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]
| Birth name | Henry Raymond Williams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 November 1927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Felinfoel, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 5 January 2014 (aged 86) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Llanelli | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Llanelli Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | St Luke's College, Exeter Cardiff College of Education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | School teacher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
edit- ^ "Ray Williams: player profile". ESPN Scrum.com.
- ^ 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
edit- 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.