Edward Bullough (rugby)

Edward "Ned" Bullough (17 December 1866 – 6 July 1934[2]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Wigan (as he is a pre-1895–96 season rugby union player, no Heritage № has been allocated),[3] as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Thursday 29 August 1895, Wigan was a rugby union club.

For other people with the same name, see Edward Bullough.

Edward Bullough

Personal information
Full name	Edward Bullough
Born	17 December 1866 Wigan, England
Died	6 July 1934 (aged 67) Manchester, England
Playing information
Rugby union
Position	Forwards
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≤1892–≥92 Wigan Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1892 England 3 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Background

Ned Bullough was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and he died aged 67 in Manchester, Lancashire.[1]

Playing career

International honours

Ned Bullough won caps for England while at Wigan in the 1892 Home Nations Championship against Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.[1]

Change of Code

When Wigan converted from the rugby union code to the rugby league code on Thursday 29 August 1895, Ned Bullough would have been 28 years of age. Subsequently, he was not both a rugby union and rugby league footballer for Wigan.

References

1. "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk (RU)". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
2. "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
3. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.

External links

• Search for "Edward Bullough" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
• Search for "Ned Bullough" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk