William Nicholl
English rugby union and rugby league footballer
About William Nicholl
Lived 1868 – 1922 (aged 53). William Nicholl was a British rugby union player and rugby league player.
William Nicholl (30 October 1868 – 10 April 1922 ) was a rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Brighouse Rangers, in the Forwards, and club level rugby league (RL) for Brighouse Rangers, as a forward. He played in all forward positions for Yorkshire.
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Who was William Nicholl?
English rugby union and rugby league footballer (1868-1922)
When was William Nicholl born?
William Nicholl was born on 30 October 1868 in Rastrick.
When did William Nicholl die?
William Nicholl died on 10 April 1922 in Brighouse.
What was William Nicholl's occupation?
William Nicholl was a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality was William Nicholl?
William Nicholl was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Nicholl. https://biography.guide/william-nicholl/
MLA: "William Nicholl." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-nicholl/.
Chicago: "William Nicholl." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-nicholl/.
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