Richard "Richie" Williams (born 31 May 1986) is an Indigenous Australian former professional rugby league footballer.
Williams previously played as a five-eighth for the Penrith Panthers, the St. George Illawarra Dragons and the Gold Coast Titans.
In 2007, Williams was charged with assault, after an incident in the town of Narooma, New South Wales[2] Also in 2007, Williams created controversy after publicly sledging rival Sydney Roosters player Braith Anasta prior to a game between their respective clubs; a game in which both Williams and his club were considerably dominated by Anasta and the Roosters respectively.
[4] Although Williams returned to first-grade with the Dragons, he was eventually released mid-season and signed a contract with the Panthers for the remainder of the year and 2008.
[6][7] Williams also played club rugby union in Sydney and made the Australian Sevens side.