Willy Lauwers, also known as 'Rupske' Lauwers, (16 April 1936 – 12 April 1959) was a professional cyclist. He was born in Hemiksem, Belgium. Important Results: 1954: second in Scheldeprijs 1956: second in Hanret criterium 1957: third in Antwerpen - Herselt 1957: first in Zesdaagse van Antwerpen with Reginald Arnold, Ferdinando Terruzzi 1957: first in Leuven 1958: first in Antwerpen 1958: first in Borgerhout 1958: first in Hoegaarden - Antwerpen - Hoegaarden