Darren Nicholls

Rugby league player and coach

Darren Nicholls - Rugby league player and coach
Born

April 15th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played as a professional rugby league player primarily in the halfback position. Represented teams in the National Rugby League and the Intrust Super Premiership. Transitioned into coaching after retirement from professional playing, contributing to the development of players and strategies in the sport.

Competed for the Penrith Panthers

Played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons

Served as captain-coach for local clubs

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