About Robert Poole
Lived 1874 – 1969 (aged 94). Robert Poole was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Robert Watkin Poole (4 November 1874 – 26 December 1933 ) was an English rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Broughton Rangers.
Playing career Rugby union Born in Hartlepool, Poole played rugby union for Hartlepool Old Boys and Hartlepool Rovers. He played at county level for Durham, and also represented England once in 1896.
Rugby league In 1901, Poole switched codes to rugby league and joined Broughton Rangers.
Poole won a cap for England while at Broughton Rangers in 1905 against Other Nationalities.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Poole?
English rugby league footballer (1874–1969)
When was Robert Poole born?
Robert Poole was born on 4 November 1874 in Hartlepool.
When did Robert Poole die?
Robert Poole died on 25 August 1969.
What was Robert Poole's occupation?
Robert Poole was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Robert Poole?
Robert Poole was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Poole (rugby)
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