Jack Williams (rugby league) explained

Jack Williams
Birth Date:9 September 1996
Birth Place:Pambula, New South Wales, Australia
Height:184cm (72inches)
Weight:98kg (216lb)
Year1start:2018
Year1end:24
Appearances1:124
Tries1:11
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:44
Club2:Parramatta Eels
Year2start:2025
Year2end:present
Appearances2:0
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Yearastart:2017
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:28 September 2024

Jack Williams (born 9 September 1996) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a and forward for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League.

Background

Williams was born in Pambula, New South Wales, Australia.

He played his junior rugby league for the Cooma Colts.[2]

Career

2018

In round 10 of the 2018 NRL season, Williams made his NRL debut for Cronulla, scoring a try in their 24–16 win over the Canberra Raiders.[3]

2019

Williams made a total of 24 appearances for Cronulla in the 2019 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. Williams played from the bench in the club's elimination final defeat against Manly at Brookvale Oval.[4]

2020

Williams played 17 games for Cronulla in the 2020 NRL season as the club finished 8th and qualified for the finals. He played in Cronulla's elimination final loss against Canberra.[5]

2021

Williams played every match for Cronulla in the 2021 NRL season which saw the club narrowly miss the finals by finishing 9th on the table.[6]

2022

Williams was limited to only six appearances for Cronulla in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished second on the table and qualified for the finals. Williams did not feature in Cronulla's finals campaign which saw them eliminated in the second week by South Sydney.[7]

2023

Williams played a total of 24 games for Cronulla in the 2023 NRL season as Cronulla finished sixth on the table. Williams played in the clubs 13-12 upset loss against the Sydney Roosters which ended their season.[8]

2024

Williams played 25 games for Cronulla in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. Williams played in all three of the clubs finals matches including their preliminary final loss to Penrith.[9] On 1 October it was announced that Williams had signed a three year deal to join the Parramatta Eels until 2027.[10]

Statistics

NRL

*denotes season competing

width=2%Seasonwidth=8%Teamwidth=2%Matcheswidth=2%Twidth=2%Gwidth=2%GK %width=2%F/Gwidth=2%Pts
2018 Cronulla-Sutherland41004
2019242008
2020172008
2021242008
202260000
2023242008
20242528
2025 Parramatta Eels
Career totals124110044

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/jack-williams--cs-/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: 2024-03-07 . Williams reflects on path to 100 NRL games . 2024-04-23 . Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks . en.
  3. Web site: Round 10 NRL teams:Every team named . Fox Sports . 8 May 2018 . 8 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Under-strength Sea Eagles send Sharks packing. NRL. 14 September 2019 .
  5. Web site: Wighton, Williams spark Raiders comeback as Sharks finals hopes ended. www.foxsports.com.au. 3 October 2020 .
  6. Web site: Papenhuyzen back to best as Storm secure minor premiership. www.nrl.com. 3 September 2021 .
  7. Web site: Young gun who can solve Sharks' big problem; masterstroke that can't be overlooked: Brutal Review. www.foxsports.com.au. 19 September 2022 .
  8. Web site: Sydney Roosters score 'wild' 13-12 NRL elimination final win over Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers beat Warriors. www.abc.net.au.
  9. Web site: The Mole's end of season review: Awkward Sharks puzzle laid bare after $1m star 'lost his way'. www.nine.com.au.
  10. Web site: Pengilly . Michael Chammas, Billie Eder, Dan Walsh, Adam . 2024-10-01 . Parramatta coach Jason Ryles lands significant signing . 2024-10-01 . The Sydney Morning Herald . en.