Sonny Bill Williams

Sonny Bill Williams announces retirement from both rugby codes

Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has announced retirement from both rugby union or rugby league following a recurring knee injury.
10 March 2021

Rugby Rumours: SBW's record, All Blacks' future, Dombrandt switch and Sarries new no.9

SBW's record, All Blacks' future, Dombrandt switch and Sarries new no.9
1 November 2019

New Zealand play down concerns of Sonny Bill Williams injury

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster played down rumours on the injury of Sonny Bill Williams ahead of the World Cup that kicks off this week.
16 September 2019

Sonny Bill Williams to miss New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash against Australia

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams will miss the final round clash of the Rugby Championship against Australia in Perth.
28 July 2019

Hamstring injury makes Sonny Bill Williams a doubtful starter in New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener

Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback that puts him in doubt for the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
5 July 2019

Sonny Bill Williams nears return to action for Blues

Blues and All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly on the brink of returning to action in Super Rugby after missing out in the last two months with a knee injury.
30 May 2019

Rugby Rumours: Racing add Manu, SBW back to League, Naholo with Irish and Quins' Italian

Racing add Manu, SBW back to League, Naholo with Irish and Quins' Italian
22 February 2019

New Zealand recall Ngani Laumape as cover for Sonny Bill Williams

New Zealand have recalled Ngani Laumape as a cover for injured Sonny Bill Williams in the squad ahead of upcoming clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
12 November 2018

Sonny Bill Williams set for his 50th Test as All Blacks name squad for Bledisloe clash

New Zealand centre Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his 50th international appearance when his side takes on Australia in the final game of the Bledisloe Cup in Yokohama.
26 October 2018

Sonny Bill Williams named in Rugby Championship opener against Australia

Sonny Bill Williams has been named in the starting line-up of New Zealand for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Sydney on Saturday after the completion of his four match ban.
17 August 2017

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster hails 'common sense' decision for Williams

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster believes 'common sense' has prevailed after Sonny Bill Williams' appeal against the details of his four-match ban was ruled in his favour.
5 August 2017

Sonny Bill Williams available for New Zealand's Rugby Championship opener

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has been declared available for the Rugby Championship opening clash against Australia in Sydney on 19th August.
4 August 2017

New Zealand appeals against Sonny Bill Williams ban

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that they have launched an appeal on the decision of World Rugby to ban All Blacks' Sonny Bill Williams following a red card incident in the second Test against British and Irish Lions in Wellington.
28 July 2017

Sonny Bill Williams will be available for Rugby Championship opener against Australia

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is all set to be available for the Rugby Championship opening clash against Australia next month after serving a four-week ban.
20 July 2017

Sonny Bill Williams handed four-week ban

New Zealand have been dealt a major blow ahead of the series decider against British and Irish Lions after Sonny Bill Williams has been handed a six-week ban following his red card incident in the second game in Wellington.
3 July 2017

Rugby Rumours: NZ Sevens, Dan in demand, Thorn out of retirement and SBW

Rugby Rumours: NZ Sevens, Dan in demand, Thorn out of retirement and SBW
11 August 2016

Sonny Bill Williams out of the Olympics

As a big blow to New Zealand's campaign in the Olympics rugby sevens, their star player Sonny Bill Williams has been ruled out of the tournament with an injury.
9 August 2016

Sonny Bill Williams targets gold medal at Olympics

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams admitted that winning the gold medal in the upcoming Olympics could be the top most achievement of his career.
5 August 2016

Rugby Rumours: Steffon Armitage, SBW, Willie Le Roux and Mike Ford

Rugby Rumours: Steffon Armitage, SBW, Willie Le Roux and Mike Ford
17 May 2016