Ian Robinson (rugby league)

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Ian Robinson
Personal information
Born06-03-1957 Age 66
Kingston upon Hull, England
Playing information
Position Fullback, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
≤1979–≥86 Hull Kingston Rovers 126+3525190143
Source: [1]

Ian Robinson is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, as a fullback or centre. [1]

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Playing career

Rugby League Championship

Ian Robinson played in Hull Kingston Rovers Championship winning teams of the 1978–79 season, 1983–84 season and 1984–85 season

Premiership Final Appearances

Ian Robinson appeared as a substitute in Hull Kingston Rovers' 18-10 victory over Castleford Tigers in the Final of the 1983-84 Rugby League Premiership during the 1983–84 season.

Ian Robinson played right-centre in Hull Kingston Rovers' 36-16 defeat against St Helens in the Final of the 1984-85 Rugby League Premiership during the 1984-85 season

County Cup Final appearances

Ian Robinson played fullback in Hull Kingston Rovers' 7-8 defeat by Leeds in the 1980–81 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 8 November 1980.

Ian Robinson played right-centre and scored a try in the 12-29 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1984–85 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Boothferry Park, Kingston upon Hull on Saturday 27 October 1984.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Ian Robinson played fullback in Hull Kingston Rovers' 3-13 defeat by Hull F.C. in the 1979 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1979–80 season at The Boulevard, Kingston upon Hull on Tuesday 18 December 1979.

John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

Ian Robinson played right-centre in Hull Kingston Rovers' 12-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1984–85 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1984–85 season at Boothferry Park, Kingston upon Hull on Saturday 26 January 1985.

Ian Robinson appeared as a substitute (replacing Prop Peter Johnston on 74-minutes) in the 8-11 defeat by Wigan in the 1985–86 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1985–86 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 11 January 1986. [2]

Testimonial match

Ian Robinson's Testimonial match at Hull Kingston Rovers took place in 1984.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. "1985–1986 John Player Special Trophy Final". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2012.