Rhun Williams Explained

Rhun Williams
Birth Name:Rhun Williams
Birth Date:1997 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
Height:185cm (73inches)
Weight:87kg (192lb)
University:Llysfasi, Coleg Cambria
Ru Position:Fullback, Wing
Youthyears1: 
Youthclubs1:Caernarfon RFC
Years1:2016–2020
Clubs1:Cardiff Blues
Apps1:30
Points1:20
Ru Clubupdate:7 November 2022
Repyears1:2016–2017
Repteam1:Wales U20
Repcaps1:12
Reppoints1:5
Ru Ntupdate:7 November 2022
Ru Sevensnationalyears1: 

Rhun Williams (born 5 June 1997) is a retired Welsh rugby union player. He grew up in Llanrug.[1] Rhun played primarily as a fullback for Cardiff Blues, but also could play wing. He was a Wales U20 international.

Williams made his debut for the Cardiff Blues in 2016 having previously played for their academy, Cardiff RFC, Caernarfon RFC and RGC 1404.[2] [3]

In May 2017 Williams was selected for the Wales national team summer 2017 tour of Samoa and Tonga.[4] On 23 May 2017 he withdrew from the squad due to injury and was replaced by Phil Dollman.[5]

Williams announced his retirement in March 2020, after failing to overcome a neck injury sustained two years prior.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/15756574.llanrug-rugby-player-has-set-his-sights-on-a-first-senior-cap-for-wales/ Llanrug rugby player has set his sights on a first senior cap for Wales
  2. Web site: Cardiff Blues debutants Rhun Williams and Willis Halaholo impress Danny Wilson . BBC Sport . 5 November 2016 . 3 November 2024.
  3. Web site: Thomas . Simon . One of Welsh rugby's brightest young talents forced to retire at 22 . Wales Online . 11 March 2020 . 3 November 2024.
  4. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/dragons/15274176.Wales_call_up_for_Dragons_flanker_Ollie_Griffiths/ Griffiths in Wales squad
  5. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40015635 Williams withdraws from Wales squad
  6. Web site: Cardiff Blues: Full-back Rhun Williams forced to retire aged 22. BBC Sport. 11 March 2020. 7 November 2022.