About Robert Mathieson
Lived 1899 – 1966 (aged 67). Robert Mathieson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Robert George Mathieson (11 January 1899 – 16 April 1966) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Mathieson was the only All Black to have hailed from the Chatham Islands and attended Otago Boys' High School.
An inside back, Mathieson played for the Dunedin Pirates and made his representative debut for Otago at age 19. He appeared in four uncapped matches for the All Blacks in 1922, which included three fixtures on their tour of Australia. Although initially selected as a five eighth, Mathieson was utilised largely by the All Blacks as a reserve halfback.
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Who was Robert Mathieson?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Robert Mathieson born?
Robert Mathieson was born on 11 January 1899.
When did Robert Mathieson die?
Robert Mathieson died on 16 April 1966.
What was Robert Mathieson's occupation?
Robert Mathieson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Robert Mathieson?
Robert Mathieson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Mathieson. https://biography.guide/robert-mathieson/
MLA: "Robert Mathieson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-mathieson/.
Chicago: "Robert Mathieson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-mathieson/.
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