Frederick Williamson (rugby union) explained

Frederick Williamson
Full Name:Frederick William Williamson
Birth Date:25 January 1905
Birth Place:Wexford, Ireland
Death Place:Richmond, England
Position:Centre/ Fullback
Repyears1:1930
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Frederick William Williamson (25 January 1905 — 13 May 1995) was an Irish international rugby union player.

Although primarily a centre three-quarter, Williamson was called upon by Ireland in 1930 to succeed Joe Stewart at fullback and gained three caps.[1] He was the first Ireland back to be selected from Dolphin RFC.[2]

Williamson later played rugby for Wanderers in Dublin.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Selectors' Troubles . . 21 February 1930.
  2. Web site: Hodkinson . Ger . Fred Williamson (Int No. 480) 1930 3 caps . Dolphin RFC.
  3. News: Ireland Full Back. . Ireland's Saturday Night . 18 January 1930.