About Ernie Nicholson
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). Ernie Nicholson was a rugby union player.
Edward Sealy Nicholson (10 June 1912 – 16 March 1992), known as Ernie was a rugby union hooker who played 5 times for in 1935 and 1936. He played his club rugby for Leicester Tigers and Oxford University.
He made his debut on 19 January 1935 against at Twickenham in a 3–3 draw. Nicholson featured in all three games of the 1935 Home Nations Championship, also featuring as England beat and lost to .
Nicholson played 8 games for Leicester Tigers in the 1935–36 season. His debut was 5 October 1935, in a loss against Coventry and his final game was on 11 January 1936 in a 16–6 loss to Gloucester. His final England game was against on 18 January 1936 in a 0-0 draw as part of the 1936 Home Nations Championship.
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Who was Ernie Nicholson?
English rugby union footballer (1912-1992)
When was Ernie Nicholson born?
Ernie Nicholson was born on 10 June 1912 in Long Ashton.
When did Ernie Nicholson die?
Ernie Nicholson died on 16 March 1992 in Beccles.
What was Ernie Nicholson's occupation?
Ernie Nicholson was a rugby union player.
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