William Dowell
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About William Dowell
Lived 1885 – 1949 (aged 64). William Dowell was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
William Dowell (21 May 1885 – 9 November 1949 ) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer who played rugby union for Newport, Pontypool, rugby league and Warrington RLFC. He won seven caps for the Wales rugby union team and after switching to league, the attendance was badly affected, the loss of earnings meant that some fans could not afford to watch the first tour by the Australian rugby league team.
International matches played Wales (union) 1907, 1908 1908 1907, 1908 1907, 1908
Wales (league) 1908
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Who was William Dowell?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer (1885–1949)
When was William Dowell born?
William Dowell was born on 21 May 1885 in Pontypool.
When did William Dowell die?
William Dowell died on 9 November 1949 in Newport.
What was William Dowell's occupation?
William Dowell was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was William Dowell?
William Dowell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Dowell. https://biography.guide/william-dowell/
MLA: "William Dowell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-dowell/.
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