Career
Keryl played at prop during the era of contested scrums. He represented Wellington and, in 1952, was selected for New Zealand, becoming the 342nd player to play for the New Zealand Kiwis. Kreyl toured Australia that year with the New Zealand side, but was not selected in any test matches during the tour.
Kreyl died on 10 January 2012, and his ashes were buried at Taitā Lawn Cemetery.