Tommy Corkill

Thomas George Corkill (9 July 1901 – 9 May 1966) was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks in 1925. His position of choice was preferably a halfback however he was used throughout the backline both provincially and internationally.

Although born in Wairoa, in the Hawke's Bay, Corkill was educated at St. Patrick's College in Wellington. He was a member of the 1st XV in 1918.

Career Corkill played one season for the Wairoa City club in 1923.

It was in 1925 where he would achieve his All Black status, after being selected to tour Australia, playing against teams from New South Wales. As Don Wright was the preferred halfback in the touring party Corkill was forced to play in other positions. In his four games on tour Corkill played two as a fly-half and the other two at halfback. He later moved back from Masterton to Wellington and worked as a clerk. He died on 9 May 1966 and was buried at Karori Cemetery.