About Ronald Dobson
Lived 1923 – 1994 (aged 71). Ronald Dobson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Ronald Leslie Dobson (26 March 1923 – 26 October 1994) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth, Dobson represented Auckland at a provincial level. He played one match for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, a test against the touring Australian team in 1949.
Dobson served as a gunner with the New Zealand Artillery, 2nd NZEF, during World War II, embarking for Britain in early 1944. Following the end of the war, he played for the New Zealand Army rugby team, known as the "Kiwis", appearing in 18 matches and scoring eight tries.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ronald Dobson?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Ronald Dobson born?
Ronald Dobson was born on 26 March 1923 in Auckland.
When did Ronald Dobson die?
Ronald Dobson died on 26 October 1994 in Auckland.
What was Ronald Dobson's occupation?
Ronald Dobson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Ronald Dobson?
Ronald Dobson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ronald Dobson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ronald Dobson. https://biography.guide/ronald-dobson/
MLA: "Ronald Dobson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ronald-dobson/.
Chicago: "Ronald Dobson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ronald-dobson/.
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