About Eddie Purkiss
Lived 1934 – 2008 (aged 73–74). Eddie Purkiss was an Australian rugby union player.
Edwin Maurice "Eddie" Purkiss (27 July 1934 – 15 January 2008) was a rugby union player who represented Australia.
Purkiss, a flanker, was born in Grafton, New South Wales, and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia. He made the Wallabies' 1957–58 Australia rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland and France.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Purkiss?
Australian rugby union player
When was Eddie Purkiss born?
Eddie Purkiss was born on 27 July 1934 in Grafton.
When did Eddie Purkiss die?
Eddie Purkiss died in 2008.
What was Eddie Purkiss's occupation?
Eddie Purkiss was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Eddie Purkiss?
Eddie Purkiss was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Purkiss. https://biography.guide/eddie-purkiss/
MLA: "Eddie Purkiss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-purkiss/.
Chicago: "Eddie Purkiss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-purkiss/.
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