Connor Williams (rugby league)
Connor Williams (born 29 August 1998) is an English professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a fullback for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.
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Full name | Connor Williams | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Wigan, Greater Manchester, England | 29 August 1998|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 81 kg (12 st 11 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Fullback, Centre, Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 13 January 2019 |
Background
Williams was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
Playing career
Playing positions
He primarily plays as a fullback, but he can also play as a centre or on the wing.
Senior career
Salford Red Devils (2016-17)
On 3 June 2016, he made his Salford Red Devils' Super League début against the Wigan Warriors. The game at the AJ Bell Stadium, ended in a 20-23 victory to Wigan.
Hull Kingston Rovers (2018)
Williams signed a contract to play for newly-promoted Hull Kingston Rovers ahead of the 2018 Super League campaign.[3]
Williams left Hull Kingston Rovers before the start of the 2019 season without playing a single game for the club, due to longstanding issues with injury.
Dual-registration
In 2017, he featured on dual-registration for two separate clubs, he only appeared on one single occasion for Halifax, he also recorded four appearances and one try for Oldham.
References
- "Players - Love Rugby League". loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- "Connor Williams - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- "Hull KR: Will Dagger and Connor Williams sign for return to Super League". BBC Sport. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.