Arthur V. Royle (28 January 1862 – 17 March 1942) was an English

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footballer who played in the 1880s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for

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, as a fullback. Prior to 2 June 1896, Broughton Rangers was a

club.

Background

Arthur Royle was born in

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, and he died aged 80 in

Ilsington Ilsington is a village and civil parish situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, Devon, England. It is one of the largest parishes in the county, and includes the villages of Ilsington, Haytor Vale, Liverton and South Knighton. The parish is s ...

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Playing career

Arthur Royle won a cap for

while at Broughton Rangers in

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against New Zealand Natives.

References

External links

Search for "Royle" at rugbyleagueproject.org
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