About Nevyl Hand
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89–90). Nevyl Hand was an Australian rugby league player.
Nevyl Hand (1923-2014) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s. He played for North Sydney in the NSWRL competition as a prop.
Playing career Hand made his debut for North Sydney in the 1946 season. In 1947, Hand was selected to play for both New South Wales and NSW City. In 1948, Hand was selected to play for Australia and featured in tests against New Zealand and Great Britain.
At the end of 1948, North Sydney finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon. Hand requested a release from Norths and joined Cootamundra who played in the NSW Country competition.
In 1949, Hand was selected to play for NSW Country against NSW City. Hand then went on to play with various other teams in country New South Wales and later became a referee. He died on 11 April 2014.
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Who was Nevyl Hand?
Australian rugby league football
When was Nevyl Hand born?
Nevyl Hand was born in 1924 in Sydney.
When did Nevyl Hand die?
Nevyl Hand died in 2014.
What was Nevyl Hand's occupation?
Nevyl Hand was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Nevyl Hand?
Nevyl Hand was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nevyl Hand. https://biography.guide/nevyl-hand/
MLA: "Nevyl Hand." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nevyl-hand/.
Chicago: "Nevyl Hand." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nevyl-hand/.
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