Robert (Bob) Samuel John Irvine is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand.[1]
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| Born | New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Halfback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
editIrvine 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
edit- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
- ^ "Kiwis players honour former internationals". 3 May 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2016 – via Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Sky Rugby League Annual '98 New Zealand Rugby League, 1998