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Harold Nicholls

1897 – 1977

New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer

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Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 79). Harold Nicholls was a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.

Harold Garwood Nicholls (19 November 1897 – 10 August 1977) was a New Zealand rugby football player who represented New Zealand in rugby union. Two of his brothers, Mark and Harry, also represented the All Blacks.

Playing career Nicholls played for the Petone Rugby Club and was the eldest of three brothers.

He first played for Wellington in 1915 before serving in the military for the rest of World War I. In 1919 he again played rugby union for Wellington before switching codes to rugby league. In rugby league Nicholls also represented Wellington for two seasons.

Nicholls was allowed to switch again in 1922 and played rugby union for Wellington in 1922 and 1923. In 1923 he was selected for the All Blacks against the touring New South Wales side and played in one match.

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Also known as
Harold Garwood Nicholls, Doc Nicholls

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Nicholls?

New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer (1897–1977)

When was Harold Nicholls born?

Harold Nicholls was born on 19 November 1897 in Wellington.

When did Harold Nicholls die?

Harold Nicholls died on 10 August 1977 in Whakatāne.

What was Harold Nicholls's occupation?

Harold Nicholls was a rugby league player and rugby union player.

What nationality was Harold Nicholls?

Harold Nicholls was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Nicholls

· Wikidata: Q5661877

· DBpedia: Harold Nicholls

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