Sam Williams (rugby union)

Sam Williams (born c. 1862 – death unknown) was a rugby union footballer who played in the 1880s and 1890s. He played at representative level for British Isles, and at club level for Salford (captain), as a forward. Prior to Tuesday 2 June 1896, Salford were a rugby union club.

Sam Williams
Full nameSamuel Williams
Date of birthc. 1862
Date of deathUnknown
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight11 st 9 lb (73.9 kg; 163.0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1881-90 Salford 170 ()
Lancashire 4 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1888 British Isles 32

Playing career

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Sam Williams played for British Isles while at Salford on the 1888 British Lions tour to New Zealand and Australia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Statistics at lionsrugby.com". lionsrugby.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
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