Bob Irvine

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Bob Irvine
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Robert Irvine in his New Zealand Kiwi's uniform
Personal information
Full nameRobert Samuel John Irvine
Born (1940-09-09) 9 September 1940 (age 84)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Playing information
Position Halfback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Marist (CRL)
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.[ citation needed ]

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.[ citation needed ]

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

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
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