James Williams (rugby union) explained

James Williams
Fullname:James Williams
Birth Date:24 February 1997
Birth Place:England
Height:1770NaN0
Weight:910NaN0
School:Queen Elizabeth High School
Position:Fly-half, Inside Centre
Currentclub:Bristol Bears
Years1:2016-2017
Clubs1:Birmingham Moseley
Apps1:22
Points1:226
Years2:2017-2018
Clubs2:Hartpury
Apps2:23
Points2:97
Years3:2018-2019
Clubs3:Worcester Warriors
Apps3:1
Points3:0
Years4:2018-2019
Clubs4:Birmingham Moseley (loan)
Apps4:25
Points4:266
Years5:2019-2020
Clubs5:Sale Sharks
Apps5:3
Points5:9
Years6:2019-2020
Clubs6:Sale FC (loan)
Points6:42
Apps6:9
Years7:2020-2022
Clubs7:Hartpury
Apps7:29
Points7:187
Years8:2022-
Clubs8:Bristol Bears
Apps8:19
Points8:60
Years9:2022-2023
Clubs9:Hartpury (loan)
Apps9:7
Points9:39
Years10:2016-
Clubs10:Total
Apps10:138
Points10:926
Repyears1:2023
Repteam1:Barbarian F.C.
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:4
Clubupdate:12 October 2023
Repupdate:12 October 2023

James Williams (born 24 February 1997) is an English rugby union player who plays as a fly-half or inside centre for Bristol Bears in the Premiership.[1] [2]

Club career

Birmingham Moseley

Williams began his career at Birmingham Moseley in the National League One, after an outstanding campaign in his first season at Birmingham where he was awarded the coach's award, he was signed by Hartpury.[3]

While at Worcester Warriors he spent time on loan at his former club, playing in 25 matches starting 24.[4]

Hartpury University

At his first season at Hartpury he made 23 appearances in his first season, he was soon signed to Premiership side Worcester Warriors.

In 2020 after 2 years in the Premiership he rejoined Hartpury for 2 seasons. In the 2021/22 season he was the Championship top points scorer with 150 points. He was named in the GKIPA Championship Team of the Season. Due to his impressive performances he was signed by Bristol Bears.[5] [6]

While at Bristol Bears he spent some time on loan at his former club featuring 7 times.

Worcester Warriors

He made his only appearance for Worcester starting at inside centre in the Premiership Rugby Cup, he played 80 minutes in the 34–22 loss against Saracens.[7] At Worcester he spent time on loan at Birmingham Mosely.

Sale Sharks

In 2019 he joined fellow Premiership side Sale Sharks, making his debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Coming off the bench in a win over Saracens. He made two further appearances in the Champions Cup, starting in losses against La Rochelle and Glasgow Warriors.[8]

Sale FC

While at Sale Sharks, Williams spent time on loan at National League One side Sale FC, scoring 42 points in 9 appearances.[9]

Bristol Bears

Williams made his return to the Premiership fold starting in the Premiership Rugby Cup against the Exeter Chiefs. He made his first full Premiership appearance against Saracens, starting at inside centre he slotted 2 penalties however it wasn't enough in the end with Bristol losing 20–19. Williams impressive first season was rewarded with being called up to Pat Lam's Barbarians side.[10]

International career

Williams featured for the Barbarians in a 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up against Samoa with invitational side falling 28–14, with Williams converting the Barbarians only two tries.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James WILLIAMS - Player statistics - It's rugby . 2023-10-13 . www.itsrugby.co.uk.
  2. Web site: James Williams Bristol Bears Rugby . 2023-10-13 . Bristol Bears Rugby . en-ZA.
  3. Web site: James Williams . 2023-10-13 . www.ultimaterugby.com . en.
  4. Web site: Details James Williams . 2023-10-15 . Statbunker.
  5. Web site: 2022-04-04 . Championship star James Williams signs for Bears . 2023-10-13 . Bristol Bears Rugby . en-ZA.
  6. News: Bristol sign Ibitoye and Williams for next season . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-10-13.
  7. Web site: Premiership Rugby Cup - Match report Saracens vs Worcester, le 11/11/2018 . 2023-10-13 . all.rugby . en.
  8. Web site: James WILLIAMS profile and stats . 2023-10-13 . all.rugby . en.
  9. Web site: James . 2019-09-20 . James Williams . 2023-10-13 . Sale FC Rugby . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Evely . John . 2023-08-16 . Former and current Bristol Bears to run out for Pat Lam’s Barbarians v Samoa . 2023-10-13 . Bristol Live . en.
  11. Web site: Tests Matchs - Match report Samoa vs Barbarian F.C., le 18/08/2023 . 2023-10-13 . all.rugby . en.