About Frank Sykes
Lived 1927 – 2017 (aged 89). Frank Sykes was a British rugby union player.
Frank Douglas Sykes ( – ) born in Batley, was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for British Lions (non-Test matches), England, and Yorkshire, and at club level for Huddersfield, and Northampton, as a Wing.
Playing career
International honours Frank Sykes won caps for England in 1955 against France and Scotland, and in 1963 against New Zealand, and Australia.
County honours Frank Sykes played seventy-nine matches for Yorkshire, including sixty-six consecutive County Championship matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Sykes?
English rugby union player
When was Frank Sykes born?
Frank Sykes was born on 9 December 1927 in Batley.
When did Frank Sykes die?
Frank Sykes died on 12 May 2017.
What was Frank Sykes's occupation?
Frank Sykes was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Frank Sykes?
Frank Sykes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Sykes. https://biography.guide/frank-sykes/
MLA: "Frank Sykes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-sykes/.
Chicago: "Frank Sykes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-sykes/.
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