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Tom Richards
Playing rugby for both Australia and the British Lions
Olympic gold · Two representative sides
- Born
- 29 April 1882
- Birthplace
- Emmaville, New South Wales
- Died
- 25 September 1935
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Tom Richards
Tom Richards built a rugby career across Australia, South Africa and Britain. His unusual international path is commemorated by the trophy contested by Australia and the Lions.
Early life
Mining-town childhood
Grew up in Charters Towers and worked in the mines before his rugby career took him abroad.
Career
- 1905
South Africa
Moved with his family and played for Transvaal.
- 1908
Wallabies tour
Represented Australia on its British tour and at the London Olympics.
- 1910
Lions selection
Joined the touring British Isles side as an injury replacement.
Achievements
Olympic gold
Scored a try as Australia won the rugby competition.
Two representative sides
Played Test rugby for Australia and the British Isles.
Beyond sport
Family background
His father emigrated from Cornwall during the Australian gold rush.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: original photographer not known, author of printed work is Australian Rugby Union. PD-Aus · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.