About David Nicholl
Lived 1871 – 1918 (aged 46). David Nicholl was a British rugby union player.
David Nicholl (14 June 1871 – 11 March 1918) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Llanelli and international rugby for Wales.
Rugby career Nicholl first played rugby for Llandovery College, following his older brother Charles Nicholl. Unlike Charles, Nicholl did not go to university and settled in Llanelli as a bank cashier. Nicholl represented Llanelli at club level, and in 1894, he was selected for his one and only international cap for the Welsh national team. The match was played against Ireland as part of the 1894 Home Nations Championship, and Nicholl, along with Jack Elliott and Neath's Fred Hutchinson. Wales lost the game by a single penalty goal, the game having slowed due to a very boggy Belfast pitch.
International matches played Wales Ireland 1894
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Who was David Nicholl?
Welsh rugby union player (1871-1918)
When was David Nicholl born?
David Nicholl was born on 14 June 1871 in Llanegwad.
When did David Nicholl die?
David Nicholl died on 11 March 1918 in Llanelli.
What was David Nicholl's occupation?
David Nicholl was a rugby union player.
What nationality was David Nicholl?
David Nicholl was British.
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· DBpedia: David Nicholl (rugby union)
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