Shane Williams

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shane Williams
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 26, 1977(1977-02-26)
Age	47
Birthplace	Morriston
Country	Wales
Horoscope	Pisces

Shane Williams Biography

Shane Williams is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on February 26, 1977 in Morriston, Wales. Welsh rugby winger who played for Wales national team from 2000 to 2011.

He and David Campese are two of the top rugby union test try scorers of all- time.

Williams was awarded his first cap by Graham Henry as a replacement against France in the 2000 Six Nations season, he was three weeks short of his 23rd birthday and weighed a little over 11 stone. He scored in his first full start for Wales with a try against Italy in the same Six Nations tournament and went on to score a total of 60 international tries (58 for Wales, 2 for the British and Irish Lions). Williams is also Wales’ record try scorer in Six Nations Championships with 22 and Wales’ record try scorer in Rugby World Cups with

10. In addition, he has scored 6 tries for the Lions in tour games, of which, five were in one game.

He suffered a series of hamstring injuries in 2002 and did not often figure in Steve Hansen’s squad. He considered quitting rugby entirely at this time.

He married childhood love, Gail Branwen Lacey, in 2005 and the couple had two children together, Georgie and Carter.

Shane Williams Net Worth

Shane Williams is one of the richest Rugby Player from Wales. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shane Williams 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played soccer in secondary school because he was too undersized for rugby.

He was named the IRB International Player of the Year in 2008.

Shane Mark Williams, MBE (born 26 February 1977) is a Welsh rugby union player most famous for his long and successful tenure as a wing for the Ospreys and the Wales national team. He also played scrum-half on occasion. Williams is the record try scorer for Wales, and is fourth on the international list of leading rugby union test try scorers behind Daisuke Ohata, Bryan Habana and David Campese. He is Wales’ most capped winger and is considered to be one of the greatest wingers of all time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shane Williams height 5 ft 7 in Shane weight 176  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shane Williams Dating?

According to our records, Shane Williams married to Gail Branwen Lacey. As of December 1, 2023, Shane Williams’s is not dating anyone.

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Statistics as of 3 May 2008, taken from the official site of the Ospreys, as of 22 April 2012 taken from the official site of the Welsh Rugby Union and the British and Irish Lions.

Facts & Trivia

Shane Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Wales. Shane Williams celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.

On 23 November 2008, Williams became the first Welshman to be named IRB Player of the Year, beating fellow Welshman Ryan Jones, New Zealand’s Dan Carter, Scotland captain Mike Blair, and Italy captain Sergio Parisse.

What happened to Shane Williams?

He officially retired from playing at the end of the 2013/14 season , although he returned to play for his home village club, Amman United during the 2016 – 2017 season, including a try-scoring appearance in the 2017 WRU Bowl final at the Millennium Stadium.

What age did Shane Williams retire?

Williams scored 58 tries in 91 appearances for Wales before quitting international rugby in 2011. The 37-year-old was planning to retire after leaving the Ospreys in 2012 but prolonged his career in Japan with Mitsubishi Dynaboars.

Does Shane Williams still play rugby?

Wales legendary winger Shane Williams has opened up on his struggles since hanging up his boots, having last played for Wales in 20211. His countries record try-scorer, Williams finished playing professionally seven years ago, but does still play the odd match for his local team.

Where does Shane Williams live now?

There’s no place like home. I’ve lived in Wales all my life, in the Amman Valley. Even though it’s home, I still count it as one of my favourite places to go in Wales. I enjoy the fact that it’s peaceful and quiet – you have the Black Mountains on one side and the Betws Mountains on the other.

Who is the most famous Welsh rugby player?

1. Gareth Edwards. And here he is.
2. Alun Wyn Jones. As the years have passed, so the great man has edged his way up this list. …
3. Barry John. Quite simply The King. …
4. Phil Bennett. …
5. Gerald Davies. …
6. Shane Williams. …
7. JPR Williams. …
8. Graham Price. …