Edward Bullough (rugby)


Edward "Ned" Bullough 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 a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row. Prior to Thursday 29 August 1895, Wigan was a rugby union club.

Background

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

Playing career

International honours

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

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.