Bob Irvine

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Bob Irvine
Personal information
BornNew Zealand
Playing information
Position Halfback
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1962–69 Canterbury
1963–69 South Island
1965–67 New Zealand 71003
Source: [1]

Robert (Bob) Samuel John Irvine is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. [1]

Playing career

Irvine played at halfback for Canterbury and the South Island. [2] He played for the South Island in their 1963 match against South Africa.

In 1965, Irvine made his debut for New Zealand, becoming Kiwi #442. [3] Irvine went on to play in seven test matches for New Zealand.

Irvine won the New Zealand Rugby League's player of the year award in 1968. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
  3. "Kiwis players honour former internationals". 3 May 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2016 via Stuff.co.nz.
  4. Sky Rugby League Annual '98 New Zealand Rugby League, 1998