Frederick Williamson (rugby union)
| Full name | Frederick William Williamson | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 25 January 1905 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Wexford, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 13 May 1995 (aged 90) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Richmond, England | ||||||||||||||||
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Frederick William Williamson (25 January 1905 — 13 May 1995) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Although primarily a centre three-quarter, Williamson was called upon by Ireland in 1930 to succeed Joe Stewart at fullback and gained three caps.[1] He was the first Ireland back to be selected from Dolphin RFC.[2]
Williamson later played rugby for Wanderers in Dublin.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Selectors' Troubles". Edinburgh Evening News. 21 February 1930.
- ^ Hodkinson, Ger. "Fred Williamson (Int No. 480) 1930 3 caps". Dolphin RFC.
- ^ "Ireland Full Back". Ireland's Saturday Night. 18 January 1930.
External links
[edit]- Frederick Williamson at ESPNscrum