Robin Williams in action for Pontypool.

Pooler And Newport Mourn Death Of Robin Williams

By Robin Davey

Welsh rugby has just lost one of its unsung heroes with the death at 68 of Robin Williams, arguably the greatest place kicker and the biggest points machine the game has ever seen.

Williams, the former Pontypool and Newport full-back, once scored a phenomenal 517 points in a season, a Welsh record which stands to this day.

 

He could blast over penalties from his own half, and did so on a regular basis. Not only that, he did so with either foot! Left or right, it made little difference to Williams.

His points scoring feats have made him part of Pontypool folklore, in particular.

 

Former Pooler heroes like Mark Ring and David Bishop have taken to social media to record their tributes and give their sympathy.

Williams also featured for Monmouthshire when county rugby was going strong and he also played for Wales B, though he never achieved full international honours.

After retiring from rugby Williams took up golf and was a member of Newport Golf Club, playing off a single figure handicap.

He had been suffering from heart problems for the past few years.

 

 

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