Tom Richards Rugby player

Thomas James "Rusty" Richards MC (29 April 1882 – 25 September 1935) was an Australian military officer and national representative rugby union player, who was born at Vegetable Creek, Emmaville in New South Wales. Richards was the only player to ever play for both Australia and the British Lions, thus, the Tom Richards Trophy is named in his honor. He is an inductee to the Australian Rugby Union Hall of Fame.

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Tom Richards
Alias (AKA)Richards Thomas James; Richards Rusty
Birth dateApril 29, 1882
Birth place
Emmaville New South Wales
Date of deathSeptember 25, 1935
Place of death
Brisbane
Height (meters)1.8288
Weight (Kilograms)82.55381134

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