Ray Williams (Welsh rugby union player)

Not to be confused with Ray Williams (Welsh rugby union coach), also 1927–2014. For others with similar names, see Ray Williams (disambiguation).

Ray Williams
Birth name Henry Raymond Williams
Date of birth (1927-11-27)27 November 1927
Place of birth Felinfoel, Wales
Date of death 5 January 2014(2014-01-05) (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
Position(s) Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1954-1958 Wales 3 (3)

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Ray Williams: player profile". ESPN Scrum.com.
  2. 1 2 "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

  • 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.
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