Nick Williams (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 2 December 1983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb)[1] | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Number 8 | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2008–2010 2010–2012 2012–2016 2016– |
Munster Aironi Ulster Cardiff Blues |
19 34 76 2 |
(20) (50) (80) (5) |
| correct as of 31 October 2015. | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2004–2008 | North Harbour | 33 | (40) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2004–2008 | Blues | 37 | (20) |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2005–2006 | Junior All Blacks | 4 | (15) |
| correct as of 27 Jan 2013. | |||
Nick Williams (born 2 December 1983) is a rugby union player who currently plays for Cardiff Blues. His position is No 8
Career
Williams was initially playing rugby league and only changed to Union in his late teens. He then progressed to play for North Harbour North Harbour as well as representing New Zealand in Under 21s. He then went on to play for the Blues in the Super 14, he was chosen for the Junior All Blacks. Williams played for Munster in the Magners League and Heineken Cup for two seasons. He won 19 caps for Munster and scored four tries, including a hat-trick against the Newport Gwent Dragons. Williams joined Aironi on a one-year deal for the 2010/11 season.[2]
On 22 June 2012, Williams signed for Ulster on a two-year deal after leaving Aironi. On the signing David Humphreys the Ulster Director of Rugby said Williams would add a great deal to the Ulster squad.[3] On 23 December 2015, Williams would join Welsh region Cardiff Blues on a three-year contract from the 2016-17 season.[4]
Personal life
Williams is the older brother of Tim Nanai-Williams, the Chiefs wing, centre and fullback. He is the cousin of Chiefs second five-eighth Sonny Bill Williams.
References
- ↑ http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/ulster_first_team.php?player=81087&includeref=dynamic
- ↑ Aironi Rugby: dopo Nick Williams arriva anche Totò Perugini Sport Parma, 23 May 2010 (Italian)
- ↑ Williams signs for Ulster Ulster Rugby, 22 June 2012
- ↑ "Cardiff Blues sign Ulster number eight Nick Williams". BBC Sport. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
External links
- Munster Profile
- Williams Nick Aironi Rugby