Keith Roberts
New Zealand rugby league footballer, coach and administrator
About Keith Roberts
Lived 1932 – 2015 (aged 83). Keith Roberts was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Norman Keith Roberts (28 January 1932 – 11 March 2015) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1960 World Cup. He was part of the Kiwis tours of Australia in 1956 and 1959 and in 1960 was part of the World Cup squad. He retired from representative football after the 1960 season having played in thirty five games for New Zealand, including thirteen test matches.
Roberts continued to play for Papanui until he retired in 1962. He then coached Canterbury to a victory over Auckland in 1962. Roberts was later a player-coach in the New South Wales Country before returning to again coach Canterbury. He was later a New Zealand Schoolboys selector and coach.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Keith Roberts?
New Zealand rugby league footballer, coach and administrator (1932-2015)
When was Keith Roberts born?
Keith Roberts was born on 28 January 1932 in New Zealand.
When did Keith Roberts die?
Keith Roberts died on 11 March 2015 in Ohoka.
What was Keith Roberts's occupation?
Keith Roberts was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Keith Roberts?
Keith Roberts was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Keith Roberts (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Keith Roberts. https://biography.guide/keith-roberts-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Keith Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/keith-roberts-rugby-league-player/.
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