Nathan Williams (rugby union, born 1976)

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Nathan Williams
Born (1976-04-05) 5 April 1976 (age 49)
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Wing
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2001–02 Stade Français ()
2002–03 Harlequins ()
2004–07 Yamaha Jubilo ()
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1998–04 Reds 36 (32)

Nathan Williams (born 5 April 1976) is an Australian former professional rugby union player. [1]

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Rugby career

An Australia u-21s representative, Williams was primarily a fullback and winger, who played several seasons with the Queensland Reds in the Super 12. [2] He scored two tries in a win over the NSW Waratahs in 2000 and was the top try scorer for the Reds in the 2001 season. [3] From 2001 to 2003, Williams had overseas stints with Stade Français and Harlequins, then made a brief return at the Reds in 2004, before joining Japanese professional rugby. [4]

Personal life

Williams is the ex-husband of television presenter Tania Zaetta. [5]

References

  1. "Pair dropped after night out". RTÉ . 14 June 2001.
  2. "Quins boosted by foreign duo". BBC News . 28 June 2002.
  3. "Stormers edge past Chiefs". The Age . 3 April 2000.
  4. "Stingrays' star signing". Sunshine Coast Daily . The Courier Mail. 23 April 2008.
  5. "What the gossip mags say this week". The Sydney Morning Herald . 5 June 2012.