Tom Richards
Australian rugby union player, Australian military officer; English rugby union player (1882-1935) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 53
Thomas James "Rusty" Richards, MC was an Australian military officer and national representative rugby union player, who was born at Vegetable Creek, Emmaville in New South Wales.
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Something wrong?Career 4
ClubYears
Stade Toulousain1913
British & Irish Lions1910
Australia1908-1912
Golden Lions
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Awards
About this person
Richards is the only Australian-born player to ever represent both Australia and the British Lions and as such the Tom Richards Trophy is named in his honor. He is an inductee to the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame.
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1882 to 1935 · aged 53
