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This is about Tom Lynch who played rugby union for the All Blacks in the 1910s. For his son of the same name who played rugby union for the All Blacks and rugby league for Halifax in the 1950s, see Tom Lynch (rugby player). For the rugby league footballer who played in the 2010s, see Tom Lynch (rugby league). Thomas William “Tiger” Lynch (26 March 1892 – 6 May 1950) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Lynch represented South Canterbury and Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played 23 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals, scoring 37 tries in all.[2]

Tom Lynch Birth name Thomas William Lynch Date of birth 26 March 1892 Place of birth Milton, New Zealand Date of death 6 May 1950 (aged 58) Place of death Clyde, New Zealand Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] Weight 79 kg (174 lb)[1] School St Patrick's College, Wellington Notable relative(s) Tom Lynch (son) Tom Coughlan (nephew) Rugby union career Position(s) Wing three-quarter All Black No. 177 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1911–14 1921–22 South Canterbury Southland

11 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1913–14 New Zealand 4 (12) During World War I, Lynch enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in May 1915 and served firstly with the New Zealand Medical Corps on the hospital ship Marama, and later as a private in the Canterbury Infantry Regiment. He was wounded in action, receiving a gunshot wound to the shoulder, on 8 October 1918.[1]

Lynch died at Clyde on 6 May 1950,[2] and was buried at Alexandra Cemetery.[3]