About William Hall
Lived 1901 – 1983 (aged 82). William Hall was a rugby union player.
William Herdman Hall (16 August 1901 — 20 October 1983) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Born in Belfast, Hall was rugby captain for his final year at Royal Belfast Academical Institution and then became a foundation player for Instonians, winning back to back Ulster Senior Cups in 1922 and 1923.
Hall gained six Ireland caps as a fly-half, debuting against England at Leicester in 1923. The following year, Hall formed with John McDowell an all-Instonians Ireland halfback combination for a match against France.
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Who was William Hall?
Irish international rugby union player
When was William Hall born?
William Hall was born on 16 August 1901.
When did William Hall die?
William Hall died on 20 October 1983.
What was William Hall's occupation?
William Hall was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Hall (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hall. https://biography.guide/william-hall-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "William Hall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-hall-rugby-union-player/.
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