Percy Williams (New Zealand rugby league player)


Percy Williams was a New Zealand rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played representative rugby league for New Zealand.

Early years

Williams originally played rugby union and represented Auckland.

Playing career

Williams played for Wigan for three seasons between 1910/11 to 1912/13. During this time he played in 111 matches for the club in the Lancashire League, including in the 1911 Challenge Cup Final loss.
In 1913 he was called into the New Zealand squad, joining them midway through their tour of Australia. Williams was said to be instrumental in New Zealand's 17-11 upset victory over New South Wales.