About Robert Thompson
Lived 1947 – 2018 (aged 71). Robert Thompson was an Australian and New Zealand rugby union player.
Robert John Thompson (8 March 1947 – 18 November 2018) was a New Zealand and Australian rugby union player who represented Australia.
Thompson, a hooker, was born in Rotorua and claimed a total of three international rugby caps for Australia, two against South Africa, one against France.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Thompson?
Australian rugby union player, born 1947 (1947–2018)
When was Robert Thompson born?
Robert Thompson was born on 8 March 1947 in Rotorua.
When did Robert Thompson die?
Robert Thompson died on 18 November 2018.
What was Robert Thompson's occupation?
Robert Thompson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Robert Thompson?
Robert Thompson was Australian and New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Thompson (rugby union, born 1947)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Thompson. https://biography.guide/robert-thompson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Robert Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-thompson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-thompson-rugby-union-player/.
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