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Dave Bishop

b. 1948

New Zealand rugby player

Rugby union match official
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About Dave Bishop

Born 1948. Dave Bishop is a New Zealand rugby union match official.

David James Bishop (born 13 September 1948) is a former New Zealand international rugby union referee, who controlled 26 international matches between 1986 and 1995, including at the first three Rugby World Cup tournaments.

Bishop was born in Christchurch on 13 September 1948, the son of James and Myra Bishop, and educated at Geraldine High School. He married Alison Zanders in 1979, and the couple had two children. In 1990, he was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.

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Important facts

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Occupation
Rugby union match official
Nationality
Also known as
David James Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Bishop?

New Zealand rugby player

When was Dave Bishop born?

Dave Bishop was born on 13 September 1948 in Christchurch.

What is Dave Bishop's occupation?

Dave Bishop is a rugby union match official.

What nationality is Dave Bishop?

Dave Bishop is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Bishop

· Wikidata: Q3017121

· DBpedia: Dave Bishop (referee)

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