Tom Richards
United KingdomathleteMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Tom Richards was an Australian rugby player and stretcher bearer who served in World War One, becoming notable for being one of the few athletes to represent both the British Lions and the Wallabies. He was present at Gallipoli and played a role in memorializing fellow rugby player Blair Swannell.
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Tom Richards, an engineer on the Guardian’s digital investigations team who worked on the project.
How our list of the 100 best novels became a page turner | BooksThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-01
United Kingdom· 2026-06-01
Tom Richards, who played for both Australia and the British Lions in rugby, fought bravely at Gallipoli and the Western Front.
Wallaby war hero’s name to live on after Lions make trophy changeThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-06-23
Australia· 2025-06-23
Tom Richards was a fellow rugby player who also served at Gallipoli and was recognized alongside Blair Swannell.
Anzac, Lion and Wallaby Blair Swannell recognised with Rugby Australia medalThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-04-24
Australia· 2025-04-24
