Richard "Richie" Williams (born 31 May 1986) is an
Indigenous Australian former professional
rugby league footballer. Williams previously played as a for the
Penrith Panthers, the
St. George Illawarra Dragons
The St. George Illawarra Dragons is an Australian professional rugby league football club, representing both the Illawarra and St George regions of New South Wales. The club has competed in the National Rugby League since 1999 after a joint-ve ...
and the
Gold Coast Titans.
Background
Williams was born in
Moruya, New South Wales, Australia.
Playing career and controversies
In 2007, Williams was charged with assault, after an incident in the town of
Narooma, New South Wales
Narooma is a town in the Australian state of New South Wales on the far south coast. The town is on the Princes Highway, which crosses the Wagonga Inlet to North Narooma. The heritage town of Central Tilba is nearby to the south.
The name Naro ...
Also in 2007, Williams created controversy after publicly sledging rival
Sydney Roosters player
Braith Anasta prior to a game between their respective clubs; a game in which both Williams and his club were considerably dominated by Anasta and the Roosters respectively. Williams was demoted to the premier league by coach
Nathan Brown soon afterwards Williams was also involved in an altercation with controversial
Bulldogs player
Willie Mason over the issue.
Although Williams returned to first-grade with the Dragons, he was eventually released mid-season and signed a contract with the Panthers for the remainder of the year and 2008.
In May 2008, Williams was sacked from the Penrith Panthers following an incident, the details of which were never released.
Williams also played club
rugby union in Sydney and made the Australian
Sevens side.
Williams last played for the
Burleigh Bears in the
Queensland Cup.
References
External links
Richie Williams Penrith Panther profile
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1986 births
Living people
Australian rugby league players
Australian rugby union players
Indigenous Australian rugby league players
St. George Illawarra Dragons players
Penrith Panthers players
Burleigh Bears players
Windsor Wolves players
Rugby league five-eighths
Rugby league fullbacks
Rugby league players from New South Wales