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Shane Williams
Wales’ record try scorer and the 2008 world rugby player of the year.
Grand Slam · World player of the year
- Born
- 26 February 1977
- Birthplace
- Wales
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Shane Williams
Shane Williams was a Welsh rugby union winger whose speed and sidestep made him dangerous despite his small stature. He scored 58 tries for Wales and helped win two Six Nations Grand Slams.
Early life
Growing up
Raised in Glanamman in the Amman Valley.
Two sports
Played football for Cwmamman United before committing to rugby.
Career
- 1998
Neath
Moved from Amman United into professional rugby.
- 2000
Wales debut
Won his first international cap against France.
- 2003
Ospreys
Joined the newly formed regional side.
- 2012
Japan
Continued his club career with Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars.
Achievements
Grand Slam
Helped Wales win every match in the Six Nations.
World player of the year
Received rugby’s leading individual award.
Lions Test win
Scored twice against South Africa in the third Test.
Beyond sport
Family
Married his school sweetheart Gail in 2005; they have two children.
Television
Became a rugby pundit and tried Gaelic football for a documentary.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗World Rugby Hall of Fame ↗Photo: Chris P Jobling. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
