About Jim Nichol
Lived 1932 – 2003 (aged 71). Jim Nichol was a rugby union player.
James Alastair Nichol (12 February 1932 – 22 November 2003) was a Scottish international rugby union player.
A scrum-half for Royal HSFP, Nichol was one of the fastest players in Scottish rugby at the time and possessed strong wrists, honed by his practise routine of using a ball filled with wet sand.
Nichol gained three Scotland caps during the 1955 Five Nations, scoring a try to help defeat Wales on his debut match at Murrayfield. He struggled for form the following season and did not receive any further opportunities.
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Who was Jim Nichol?
Scottish rugby player (1932–2003)
When was Jim Nichol born?
Jim Nichol was born on 12 February 1932.
When did Jim Nichol die?
Jim Nichol died on 22 November 2003.
What was Jim Nichol's occupation?
Jim Nichol was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Nichol. https://biography.guide/jim-nichol/
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