About Robert Tunnicliff
Lived 1894 – 1973 (aged 78). Robert Tunnicliff was a New Zealand rugby union player and farmer.
Robert Graham Tunnicliff (25 June 1894 – 7 January 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Tunnicliff represented Nelson and Buller at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1923. He played one match for the All Blacks: the final game against the touring New South Wales team in 1923. Tunnicliff did not play in any internationals.
Tunnicliff was educated at Nelson College from 1909 to 1911 and served with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade in World War I.
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Who was Robert Tunnicliff?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Robert Tunnicliff born?
Robert Tunnicliff was born on 25 June 1894 in Nelson.
When did Robert Tunnicliff die?
Robert Tunnicliff died on 7 January 1973 in Westport.
What was Robert Tunnicliff's occupation?
Robert Tunnicliff was a rugby union player and farmer.
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Robert Tunnicliff was New Zealand.
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