He made his representative debut for Hawke's Bay against Canterbury on 24 August 1901 at Lancaster Park.He ultimately made 20 appearances for Hawke's Bay over 4 years and then moved to Canterbury in 1905 where he joined the Linwood club.Tyne was then selected for the South Island side in 1906 and played in their 9-5 loss at Athletic Park in Wellington.In 1907 he moved north to Petone due to his work, joining the Petone Rugby Club after rumours to start the season that he would join Poneke.Tyne was selected to go on the 1907-08 professional rugby tour of Great Britain and Australia, in part because his size meant he could play most positions.He was one of six players from the Petone Rugby Club selected along with Tom Cross, Arthur Kelly, Hercules Wright, and James Barber.
The Canterbury rugby team of 1906 with Tyne 4th from the right in the back row.
The South Island rugby team of 1906. Tyne is in the front row on the right.
Petone senior side of 1907. Tyne is seated on the right in the middle row.
The New Zealand rugby league team of 1907-08. Tyne is in the front row, second from the left.