The late Eric Tweedale was an English-born Australian international rugby union player. He played club rugby for Parramatta Two Blues, provincial rugby for New South Wales, and internationally for the Australia national rugby union team as a prop.

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Eric Tweedale dies aged 102: Cause of death

Eric Tweedale’s death was a result of a natural cause. He died in October 2023, and his death was announced by Rugby Australia.

Eric Tweedale dies aged 102: obituary

Eric Tweedale was born in Rochdale, England on May 5, 1921. His family emigrated with him to Australia in 1924 and settled in Merrylands, New South Wales. He was educated at Metropolitan Business College. When he was 15, he joined Parramatta Two Blues after a suggestion from Bill Cerutti.

Eric Tweedale started as a lock but then became a prop. During the Second World War, Tweedale joined the Royal Australian Navy and played in Navy representative matches. After returning to Australia, he made his Australian provincial rugby debut for New South Wales in 1946.

Eric Tweedale dies aged 102: funeral arrangements

Eric Tweedale’s funeral arrangements are in the process and it will be announced very soon, for loved ones, relatives, family, and friends to show their last respect for him.

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