About William Ould
Lived 1899 – 1960 (aged 61). William Ould was a rugby union player.
William John Ould (6 May 1899 — 19 October 1960) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Biography Born in Glyncorrwg, Ould was versatile player who was primarily a wing-forward, but could play every position except fullback, while also being a capable goalkicker. He began playing for Cardiff RFC in 1923–24 and in his first season at the club earned his two Wales caps, as a forward against England and Scotland during the 1924 Five Nations. In 1925, Ould rebuffed a £500 offer to sign with rugby league club Leeds.
Ould was a policeman by profession.
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William Ould was born on 6 May 1899.
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William Ould died on 19 October 1960.
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William Ould was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Ould. https://biography.guide/william-ould/
MLA: "William Ould." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-ould/.
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