Nick Williams

For other people named Nick Williams, see Nick Williams (disambiguation).
Nick Williams
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)
2008–10
2010–12
2012–		 Munster
Aironi
Ulster		 19
34
57		 (20)
(50)
(50)
correct as of 1 Apr 2015.
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2004–08 North Harbour 33 (40)
Super Rugby
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2004–08 Blues 37 (20)
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2005–06 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 Ulster. His position is No 8

Rugby 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 21's. 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]

Personal life

Williams' brother is Tim Nanai-Williams, the Chiefs wing, centre and fullback.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/ulster_first_team.php?player=81087&includeref=dynamic
  2. ↑ Aironi Rugby: dopo Nick Williams arriva anche Totò Perugini Sport Parma, 23 May 2010 (Italian)
  3. ↑ Williams signs for Ulster Ulster Rugby, 22 June 2012

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