Billy Williams (rugby, born 1925) facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Full name | William E. Williams | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 March 1925 Abertillery/Cwmtillery, Wales |
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| Died | 27 December 2007 (aged 82) Telford, England |
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Playing information
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Rugby union
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby league
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William E. Williams (born 28 March 1925 – died 27 December 2007), known as Billy Williams, was a talented Welsh athlete. He played both rugby union and professional rugby league in the 1940s.
Billy was a "wing" player, which means he played on the side of the field. He played for famous teams like Newport RFC in rugby union and Swinton in rugby league.
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Who Was Billy Williams?
Billy Williams was born in Abertillery/Cwmtillery, Wales. He lived a long life, passing away at the age of 82 in Telford, England.
During World War II, Billy was one of the "Bevin Boys". These were young men who worked in coal mines to help the war effort. This was a very important job for his country.
Billy's Rugby Career
Billy Williams was a skilled rugby player. He played for several important teams during his career.
Playing for Wales
Billy had the honour of representing Wales XV in rugby union. He played in special matches called 'Victory Internationals' between 1945 and 1946. These games were played after World War II to celebrate the end of the conflict. At this time, he was playing for Newport RFC.
County Rugby Honours
Billy also played for his local county team, Monmouthshire County RFC. In 1945, he played against the famous New Zealand team. This was a big achievement for him.
Life After Rugby
After his exciting rugby career, Billy Williams became a teacher. He taught two subjects: Mathematics and Physical education.
A Teacher and Coach
Billy worked as a teacher and also coached rugby union at Loughborough Grammar School from 1950 to 1962. Later, he taught at St. Lawrence College in Broadstairs, Kent. He helped many young students learn and grow, both in the classroom and on the rugby field.
Billy's Family Life
Billy Williams was married to Muriel. They were together until Muriel passed away in 2004. They had one daughter named Rebecca. Billy and Muriel also had four grandchildren: Rhiannon, James, Liz, and Kate.
