About Ernie Robinson
Lived 1926 – 1993 (aged 67). Ernie Robinson was a British rugby union player.
Ernest Frederick Robinson (17 January 1926 – 2 July 1993) was an English international rugby union player.
A hooker, Robinson attained four England caps during his career. He made his debut in England's Calcutta Cup win over Scotland at Murrayfield in the 1954 Five Nations, deputising for Eric Evans, then gained a recall in 1961 to play a further three Five Nations matches, after which he announced his retirement.
Robinson was a stalwart of his hometown team Coventry RFC, for which he earned captaincy honours in 1956/57 and made over 300 appearances, before serving the club as an administrator.
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Who was Ernie Robinson?
English rugby union player
When was Ernie Robinson born?
Ernie Robinson was born on 17 January 1926.
When did Ernie Robinson die?
Ernie Robinson died on 2 July 1993.
What was Ernie Robinson's occupation?
Ernie Robinson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ernie Robinson?
Ernie Robinson was British.
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· DBpedia: Ernie Robinson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Robinson. https://biography.guide/ernie-robinson-rugby-union-player/
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