Amy Williams (rugby union)

Amy Williams (born 15 December 1986) is a female rugby union player. She represented New Zealand and Hawke's Bay.

Amy Williams
Date of birth (1986-12-15) 15 December 1986
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Bologna Women's (0)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2006 Hawke's Bay (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2006  New Zealand 8 (0)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2006 CanadaTeam competition

Williams made her provincial debut for Hawke's Bay in 2003 while attending Karamu High School.[1] In 2004, she played touch rugby for New Zealand's under 19 team. She has played for the Aotearoa Māori Sevens team.[2]

Williams made her international debut as an 18 year old for the Black Ferns on 29 June 2005 against Scotland at Ottawa. She was in the squad that won their third Rugby World Cup title at the 2006 tournament in Canada.[3][1]

In 2015, Williams began a 10-month stint with Bologna in Italy's Serie A competition and coached their under-16 girls team as well.[1][2]

References
  1. Hurndell, Shane (19 September 2015). "Rugby: Williams hopeful slice of Bologna helps other Tuis". NZ Herald. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  2. "Former Black Fern to play for Bologna in Italy". Māori Television. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. "Black Ferns World Cup squad named". NZ Herald. 26 July 2006. Retrieved 31 December 2022.


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