Sonny Nickle was born on 4 May 1969 and is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
10 Facts About Sonny Nickle
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Sonny Nickle played at club level as a prop or second-row for Hunslet, St Helens, Bradford Bulls, Sheffield Eagles and the Leigh Centurions.
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Sonny Nickle was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
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Sonny Nickle was an athletic forward who was a powerful runner.
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Sonny Nickle enjoyed the distinction of representing Great Britain on six occasions.
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Sonny Nickle played for Bradford at second-row in their 1996 Challenge Cup Final defeat by St Helens.
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Sonny Nickle returned to St Helens in 1999, and played in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford Bulls.
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Sonny Nickle appeared from the bench in the Saints' 2000 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan Warriors.
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In September 2001, Sonny Nickle was suspended for six months for a tackle on Leeds Rhinos hooker Robbie Mears, which broke the Leeds player's jaw.
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When Sonny Nickle re-signed with Saints, the RFL confirmed that Sonny Nickle had to serve the remainder of his ban, as the matches with Barrow would not count towards his suspension.