About Bob Duff
Lived 1925 – 2006 (aged 80). Bob Duff was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Robert Hamilton Duff (5 August 1925 – 11 May 2006) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. A lock, Duff represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1951 to 1956. He played 18 matches for the All Blacks, two of which were as captain, including 11 internationals. He later was coach of the All Blacks from 1972 to 1973.
Duff was elected as a member of the Lyttelton Borough Council, and served as deputy mayor for 12 years. He was also a justice of the peace—the youngest in the country at the time of his appointment—and between 1984 and 1994 served as a member of the New Zealand Racing Authority.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Duff?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Bob Duff born?
Bob Duff was born on 5 August 1925 in Lyttelton.
When did Bob Duff die?
Bob Duff died on 11 May 2006.
What was Bob Duff's occupation?
Bob Duff was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Bob Duff?
Bob Duff was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Duff (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Duff. https://biography.guide/bob-duff-rugby-union-player/
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