[2] Kyle was a member of the Irish team that won the grand slam in the 1948 Five Nations Championship.

[10] Kyle first played for Ireland during the Second World War in a friendly against a British Army XV.

[11] He made his official debut for Ireland on 25 January 1947 against France in the 1947 Five Nations Championship in an 8–12 defeat Lansdowne Road.

Of the Lions' nine points, Kyle scored a try, created another for Ken Jones and won a penalty that was converted by John Robins.

[16] After retiring from club rugby in 1963, Kyle embarked on humanitarian work in Sumatra and Indonesia.

[9] [17][18] Kyle died on 28 November 2014 after a prolonged illness and is survived by his son Caleb, daughter Justine and nephew David.