William John Hopkins (18 June 1896 – 7 July 1968) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

Born and raised in Port Talbot, Hopkins was educated at The Mountain School, where in addition to rugby he had success as a swimmer. He was a Welsh Schoolboys rugby representative.

Hopkins played junior rugby for Aberavon Rovers and in 1923 toured France with his county team.

A half–back, Hopkins was capped twice for Wales, debuting against England at Twickenham at 1925.

Hopkins took over as captain of Aberavon RFC in 1925–26.

See also List of Wales national rugby union players

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