Bob Irvine

Bob Irvine
Personal information
Born New Zealand
Playing information
Position Halfback

Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1962–69 Canterbury
1963–69 South Island
1965–67 New Zealand 7 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Bob Irvine is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented his country.[1]

Playing career

Irvine played at halfback for Canterbury and the South Island.[2] He played for the South Island in their 1963 match against South Africa.

In 1965, Irvine made his debut for New Zealand, becoming Kiwi #442.[3] Irvine went on to play in seven test matches for New Zealand.

Irvine won the New Zealand Rugby League's player of the year award in 1967.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
  3. "Kiwis players honour former internationals". 3 May 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2016 via Stuff.co.nz.
  4. Sky Rugby League Annual '98 New Zealand Rugby League, 1998
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