About William Canniffe
Lived 1885 – 1956 (aged 71). William Canniffe was a rugby union player.
William Denis Canniffe (1 April 1885 – 25 September 1956) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.
Canniffe, a lock, claimed 1 international rugby cap for Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Canniffe?
Australian rugby union player (1885-1956)
When was William Canniffe born?
William Canniffe was born on 1 April 1885 in Queensland.
When did William Canniffe die?
William Canniffe died on 25 September 1956 in Queensland.
What was William Canniffe's occupation?
William Canniffe was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Canniffe. https://biography.guide/william-canniffe/
MLA: "William Canniffe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-canniffe/.
Chicago: "William Canniffe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-canniffe/.
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