Career
He played for Hunslet, Saint Helens, Bradford Bulls, Sheffield Eagles, and Leigh Centurions. He played in the second-row and as a property Sonny is the youngest of four brothers.
Nickle has two daughters, eldest Tiegan Byrne and youngest Somma Nickle.
He was part of the package put together by Saint Helens to bring Paul Newlove to the club from the Bradford Bulls. Sonny Nickle was an athletic forward who was a powerful runner.
He enjoyed the distinction of representing Great Britain on six occasions. Sonny Nickle played Right-second-row, id est (that is) number 12, in Saint Helens 4-5 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Lancashire Cup final during the 1992-1993 season at Knowsley Road, Saint Helens on Sunday 18 October 1992.
Nickle played for Bradford at second-row forward in their 1996 Challenge Cup Final loss to Street Helens.
Nickle played for Street Helens RLFC at second-row forward in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford Bulls. Nickle played for Street Helens RLFC from the interchange bench in their 2000 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan Warriors. As Super League V champions, Street Helens RLFC played against 2000 NRL Premiers, the Brisbane Broncos in the 2001 World Club Challenge, Nickle played at prop forward in Saints" victory.
