About David Robinson
Lived 1944 – 2022 (aged 78). David Robinson was a British rugby league player.
David Robinson (1 August 1944 – 29 September 2022) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, England and Lancashire, and at club level for Swinton and Wigan, as a or .
In February 1976 Robinson returned to Swinton before retiring from the game in March 1977.
International honours Robinson won a cap for England while at Swinton in 1969 against Wales, and won caps for Great Britain while at Swinton in 1965 against New Zealand, in 1966 against France (2 matches), on the 1966 Great Britain Lions tour against Australia (3 matches), New Zealand (2 matches), in 1967 against France (2 matches), Australia (2 matches), and while at Wigan in 1970 against Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Robinson?
English rugby league footballer
When was David Robinson born?
David Robinson was born on 1 August 1944.
When did David Robinson die?
David Robinson died on 29 September 2022.
What was David Robinson's occupation?
David Robinson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was David Robinson?
David Robinson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Robinson (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Robinson. https://biography.guide/david-robinson-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "David Robinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-robinson-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "David Robinson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-robinson-rugby-league-player/.
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