| Full name | Frederick William Williamson | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (1905-01-25)25 January 1905 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Wexford, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 13 May 1995(1995-05-13) (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. He was the first Ireland back to be selected from Dolphin RFC.
Williamson later played rugby for Wanderers in Dublin.
See also
References
- "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
- Frederick Williamson at ESPNscrum