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Robin Jefferson

1941 – 2026

New Zealand cricketer

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Lived 1941 – 2026 (aged 84). Robin Jefferson was a New Zealand cricketer and bowls player.

Robin Gerard Jefferson (18 August 1941 – 26 February 2026) was a New Zealand cricketer and lawn bowls player.

Biography Jefferson was born at Christchurch in 1941. He made his representative debut for the Southland cricket team during the 1965–66 season, playing in the Hawke Cup for the side before going on to make his first-class cricket debut for Otago later in the season. He played in Otago's final two Plunket Shield matches of the season and played for Otago's B team the following season, without being recalled to the representative side.

By the 1967–68 season, Jefferson had moved to Wellington and played for the provincial B team during the season. He made three further first-class appearances for Wellington during the 1969–70 season and went on to play Hawke Cup cricket for Hutt Valley during the early 1970s. His son, Mark Jefferson, played representative cricket for Wellington and Northern Districts, and rugby union for Poverty Bay.

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Who was Robin Jefferson?

New Zealand cricketer

When was Robin Jefferson born?

Robin Jefferson was born on 18 August 1941 in Christchurch.

When did Robin Jefferson die?

Robin Jefferson died on 26 February 2026 in Gisborne.

What was Robin Jefferson's occupation?

Robin Jefferson was a cricketer and bowls player.

What nationality was Robin Jefferson?

Robin Jefferson was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robin Jefferson

· Wikidata: Q24206103

· DBpedia: Robin Jefferson

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