Ray Williams (rugby union, born 1927)

Henry Raymond "Ray" Williams (13 November 1927 – 5 January 2014)[1][2] was a Welsh international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Felinfoel and Llanelli. Williams was capped three times for Wales, playing between 1954 and 1958. He was also a mentor credited with a significant contribution to the success of Barry John.[2]

Ray Williams
Birth nameHenry Raymond Williams
Date of birth(1927-11-27)27 November 1927
Place of birthFelinfoel, Wales
Date of death5 January 2014(2014-01-05) (aged 86)
Place of deathLlanelli
SchoolLlanelli Grammar School
UniversitySt Luke's College, Exeter
Cardiff College of Education
Occupation(s)School teacher
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
St Luke's College, Exeter ()
Cardiff College of Education ()
Felinfoel RFC ()
Llanelli RFC ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1954-1958 Wales 3 (3)

References

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  1. ^ "Ray Williams: player profile". ESPN Scrum.com.
  2. ^ a b "Llanelli's rugby fraternity's tribute to late great Ray Williams". Llanelli Star. 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 14 January 2014.

Bibliography

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  • Davies, D.E. (1975). Cardiff Rugby Club, History and Statistics 1876-1975. Risca: The Starling Press. ISBN 0-9504421-0-0.
  • Godwin, Terry (1984). The International Rugby Championship 1883-1983. London: Willows Books. ISBN 0-00-218060-X.
  • Jenkins, John M.; Auty, Timothy & Pierce, Duncan (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Rugby Players. Wrexham: Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-10-4.
  • Jones, Stephen & Beken, Paul (1985). Dragon in Exile, The Centenary History of London Welsh R.F.C. London: Springwood Books. ISBN 0-86254-125-5.
  • Smith, David; Williams, Gareth (1980). Fields of Praise: The Official History of The Welsh Rugby Union. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-0766-3.
  • Starmer-Smith, Nigel (1977). The Barbarians. Macdonald & Jane's Publishers. ISBN 0-86007-552-4.