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John Peter Rhys Williams [1] MBE FRCS (2 March 1949 – 8 January 2024) was a Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s. He became known universally as J. P. R. Williams (or sometimes just as JPR ) four years after his Welsh debut, in 1973 when J. J. Williams (also John) joined the Welsh team.
Jan 8, 2024 · Wales rugby legend JPR Williams has died aged 74 after a short illness, his family have confirmed. Part of the golden era of Welsh rugby in the 1970s, Williams was capped 55 times for his country ...
Jan 9, 2024 · The tributes have continued to pour in for the former Wales and British & Irish Lions full back JPR Williams, who died on Monday night (8 January 2024) at the age of 74. One of the greatest players of all-time, he overtook Gareth Edwards Wales cap record of 53 as he played 55 times for his country over a 12-year period.
Jan 8, 2024 · The death of Wales rugby legend JPR Williams has been announced on Monday evening. He was 74 years-old. The tragic news was confirmed by his former club Bridgend, sparking a wave of tributes ...
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Jan 8, 2024 · John Peter Rhys Williams, known simply as JPR, made his Wales debut as they beat Scotland 17-3 at Murrayfield in the 1969 Five Nations. Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend JPR Williams ...
Mar 1, 2024 · The life of a rugby "revolutionary" and family man was remembered at a memorial service for former Wales and British Lions full-back JPR Williams. The rugby great died in January, aged 74, and ...
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Jan 8, 2024 · A statement from the Williams family said: "JPR died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children, after a short illness, bravely battling ...
