John Campbell
Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer
About John Campbell
Lived 1889 – 1966 (aged 77). John Campbell was an Australian rugby league player and rugby union player.
English career
At the end of the 1912 season he moved to England, where he enjoyed 9 very successful seasons - scoring 136 tries. In 1921 Campbell returned to Australia, where he linked with his former club, Eastern Suburbs, for one final season. Campbell later went on to become a talent scout for the Eastern suburbs. Campbell made his début for Leeds against Keighley at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 14 September 1912. Campbell played at in Leeds' 2–35 defeat by Huddersfield in the Championship Final during the 1914–15 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Campbell?
Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was John Campbell born?
John Campbell was born on 22 July 1889.
When did John Campbell die?
John Campbell died on 31 August 1966 in Freshwater.
What was John Campbell's occupation?
John Campbell was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Campbell?
John Campbell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Campbell (rugby)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Campbell. https://biography.guide/john-campbell-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "John Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-campbell-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "John Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-campbell-rugby-league-player/.
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