About Bob Irvine
Bob Irvine was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Robert (Bob) Samuel John Irvine is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. He played for Canterbury in their 1962 match against and for the South Island in their 1963 match against South Africa.
In 1965, Irvine made his debut for New Zealand, becoming Kiwi #442. Irvine went on to play in seven test matches for New Zealand.
Irvine won the New Zealand Rugby League's player of the year award in 1968.
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Who was Bob Irvine?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
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Bob Irvine was born in New Zealand.
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Bob Irvine was a rugby league player.
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Bob Irvine was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Irvine. https://biography.guide/bob-irvine/
MLA: "Bob Irvine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-irvine/.
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