Richard Williams (rugby league)
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Personal information | ||
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Full name | Richard Williams | |
Date of birth | 31 May 1986 | |
Place of birth | Moruya, New South Wales, Australia | |
Height | 182 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |
Weight | 92 kg (14 st 6 lb) | |
Nickname(s) | Possum | |
Club information | ||
Position(s) | Five-Eighth / Centre | |
Current club | Penrith Panthers | |
Number | 6 | |
Youth clubs | ||
Years | Club | |
Narooma Devils | ||
Senior clubs* | ||
Years | Club | Apps (points) |
2007 2007– |
St George Illawarra Dragons Penrith Panthers |
8 (20) 4 (4) |
* Professional club appearances and points |
Richard "Richie" Williams (born 31 May 1986 in Moruya, New South Wales), an Indigenous Australian, is a professional rugby league footballer, currently with the Penrith Panthers club. He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Williams' position of choice is at five-eighth.
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[edit] Controversy
In 2007, Richie Williams was charged with assault, after an incident in the town of Narooma, New South Wales[1]
Also in 2007, Richie Williams created controversy after publicly sledging rival Sydney Roosters player Braith Anasta prior to a game between their respective clubs; a game in which both Williams and his club were considerably dominated by Anasta and the Roosters respectively. Williams was demoted to premier league by coach Nathan Brown soon afterwards.[2] Williams was also involved in an altercation with controversial Bulldogs player Willie Mason over the issue.[3]
Although Williams returned to first-grade with the Dragons, he was eventually released mid-season and signed a contract with the Panthers for the remainder of the year and 2008.[4]
Williams in mid-May 2008 was sacked by the Panthers following an unknown incident.[5]
[edit] Career highlights
- First Grade Debut: 2007 - Round 1, Gold Coast Titans vs Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, 18 March, scoring two tries
[edit] References
- ^ Fox Sport, 12 March, 2007 Story: "Dragon fights serious charge".
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May, 2007. Story: "Anastradamus was right: Williams demoted"[1]
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald, 1 May, 2007. Story:"Williams, Mason in nightclub row"[2]
- ^ "Williams joins Panthers", The Daily Telegraph, 2007-06-18. Retrieved on 2008-01-02.
- ^ Williams fights axe. LeagueHQ (2008-05-18). Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
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