About Bob Challis
Lived 1932 – 2000 (aged 68). Bob Challis was a British rugby union player.
Robert Challis (9 March 1932 – 12 May 2000) was an English international rugby union player.
Born in Long Ashton, Somerset, Challis was educated at Bristol Cathedral School.
Challis was an England Schoolboys representative player as a centre, but had become a fullback by the time he joined Bristol in the 1952–53 season. He represented Western Counties against the touring All Blacks in 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Challis?
British rugby union player (1932-2000)
When was Bob Challis born?
Bob Challis was born on 9 March 1932.
When did Bob Challis die?
Bob Challis died on 12 May 2000.
What was Bob Challis's occupation?
Bob Challis was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Bob Challis?
Bob Challis was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Challis. https://biography.guide/bob-challis/
MLA: "Bob Challis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-challis/.
Chicago: "Bob Challis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-challis/.
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