Sonny Bill Williams
Sonny Bill Williams is a New Zealand sportsman. He plays various sports. He has won numerous team and individual awards and titles.
Williams was born in Auckland. His father is from Samoa. His mother is a white New Zealander.
Sporting history
- 2004-2008: played Rugby league for Canterbury Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. Also played for the New Zealand team.
- 2008-2010: played Rugby union for Toulon.
- 2009-2013: boxed six times. He boxed as a Heavyweight. He won all his fights.
- 2010: played rugby for Canterbury and New Zealand.
- 2011: played rugby for the Crusaders and New Zealand.
- 2012: played rugby for the Chiefs and New Zealand. Also played rugby for Panasonic in Japan.
- 2013: played Rugby league for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. Also played for the New Zealand team.
- 2014: played Rugby league for the Sydney Roosters.
Sporting achievements
- 2004: NRL winner with the Bulldogs. Also won RLIF International Newcomer of the Year award.
- 2010: Ranfurly Shield winner with Canterbury. Also won ITM Cup with Canterbury.
- 2011: Rugby World Cup winner with New Zealand. Also won Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand.
- 2012: Super Rugby winner with the Chiefs. Also won Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand. Also won New Zealand Professional Boxing Association heavyweight title.
- 2013: NRL winner with the Roosters. Also won WBA International heavyweight title. Also won RLIF International Player of the Year award.
- 2014: World Club Challenge winner with the Roosters.
Statistics
Club rugby league
| Season | Club | Matches | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bulldogs | 15 | 4 |
| 2005 | Bulldogs | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | Bulldogs | 21 | 8 |
| 2007 | Bulldogs | 21 | 14 |
| 2008 | Bulldogs | 11 | 4 |
| 2013 | Roosters | 24 | 8 |
| 2014 | Roosters | 9 | 2 |
| Total | NA | 106 | 41 |
Club rugby union
| Season | Club | Matches | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10 | Toulon | 33 | 6 |
| 2010 | Canterbury | 6 | 4 |
| 2011 | Crusaders | 15 | 5 |
| 2012 | Chiefs | 18 | 5 |
| 2012-13 | Panasonic | 7 | 2 |
| Total | NA | 79 | 22 |
National rugby league and rugby union
| Year | Team | Matches | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-13 | New Zealand Kiwis | 12 | 5 |
| 2010-12 | New Zealand All Blacks | 19 | 6 |
| Total | NA | 31 | 11 |
Sonny Bill Williams Media
Williams playing for the Roosters.
Williams during the 2013 RLWC.
Williams playing for the Crusaders, 2011.
Williams playing for the All Blacks, 2011.
Williams during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Sonny Bill Williams on the run against the Chiefs, 26 May 2017
Sonny Bill Williams, playing against Samoa at Eden Park 2017
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References
- Matheson, John (2011). Sonny Bill Williams: The Story of Rugby's New Superstar. HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand. p. 144. ISBN 9781869508623.
- Riley, David (2013). Off Loading with Sonny Bill Williams. Smashwords. p. 70. ISBN 9781311082213.