About Tom Tyquin
Lived 1932 – 2015 (aged 83). Tom Tyquin was an Australian rugby league player.
Thomas James Tyquin (18 June 1932 – 15 July 2015) was an Australian rugby league player. He was a member of the Australian squad which won the inaugural Rugby League World Cup in 1957.
Club football Tyquin was a lock forward who alongside his brother, Bill, played his club football with Souths (Brisbane).
National representative career Tom Tyquin made six Test appearances for Australia after debuting in the 1956 domestic series against New Zealand. He toured with the 1956–57 Kangaroos playing in two Tests and thirteen tour matches. He was selected in the 1957 Australian World Cup squad. A number of his representative appearances were played as a second-row forward.
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Who was Tom Tyquin?
Australian rugby league footballer (1932-2015)
When was Tom Tyquin born?
Tom Tyquin was born on 18 June 1932.
When did Tom Tyquin die?
Tom Tyquin died on 15 July 2015.
What was Tom Tyquin's occupation?
Tom Tyquin was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Tom Tyquin?
Tom Tyquin was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Tyquin. https://biography.guide/tom-tyquin/
MLA: "Tom Tyquin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-tyquin/.
Chicago: "Tom Tyquin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-tyquin/.
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