Sonny Bill Williams

New Zealand rugby league and rugby union footballer, and heavyweight boxer

Sonny Bill Williams is a New Zealand sportsman. He plays various sports. He has won numerous team and individual awards and titles.

Sonny Bill Williams

Williams was born in Auckland. His father is from Samoa. His mother is a white New Zealander.

Sporting history

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Sporting achievements

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  • 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

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Club rugby league

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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

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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

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Year Team Matches Tries
2004-13 New Zealand Kiwis 12 5
2010-12 New Zealand All Blacks 19 6
Total NA 31 11

References

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  • 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.