First Name: Morgan
Last Name: Williams
Sport: Rugby
Inductee Type: Athlete
Year Inducted: 2019
Home Town: Cole Harbour
County: Halifax
Details:
Williams is, without a doubt, the most accomplished rugby player Nova Scotia has ever produced. With the Rugby 15’s team, he has represented Canada 58 times—a record for a Canadian scrum half— including three World Cup appearances. He captained the team several times, including at the 2007 World Cup. He has also played in three World Cups and two Commonwealth Games in Rugby 7’s, representing Canada on the Sevens Worlds Circuit. Williams played the highest level of professional rugby in both France and England—a level that no other Nova Scotia-born player has attained.
Facts:
- Represented Canada 58 times – a record for a Canadian scrum half—with the Rugby 15’s team
- Made three World Cup appearances with Canada’s Rugby 15’s team
- National team captain, including at the 2007 World Cup
- Represented Canada on the Sevens World Circuit, playing in three World Cups and two Commonwealth Games with the national Rugby 7’s team
- Played the highest level of professional rugby in both France and England
- 2001 Heineken Cup Runners Up with the Stade Francais Paris team (French first division)
- Twice selected to play for the Barbarians FC, an invitational rugby union team
- Invited to play in Martin Johnson’s testimonial match in 2005 and helped Johnson’s team to a victory
Photo credit: Rugby Canada
