About Rob Dobbins
Born 1940. Rob Dobbins is an Australian bowls player.
Robert Dobbins (born 1940) is an Australian former international lawn bowler and coach.
Bowls career In 1981, Dobbins won the inaugural pairs title at the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic; partnering Darby Ross they defeated England's Jimmy Hobday and Tony Allcock.
Dobbins represented Australia at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and won a gold medal in the fours at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane with Keith Poole, Bert Sharp and Don Sherman. He coached the Australian team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
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Who is Rob Dobbins?
Australian lawn bowler and coach
When was Rob Dobbins born?
Rob Dobbins was born on 10 October 1940 in Newcastle.
What is Rob Dobbins's occupation?
Rob Dobbins is a bowls player.
What nationality is Rob Dobbins?
Rob Dobbins is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rob Dobbins. https://biography.guide/rob-dobbins/
MLA: "Rob Dobbins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rob-dobbins/.
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