Robert (Bob) Samuel John Irvine is a New Zealand former

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footballer who represented

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Playing career

Irvine played at halfback for

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and the

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.Coffey, John. ''Canterbury XIII'', Christchurch, 1987. He played for the South Island in their 1963 match against

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. In 1965, Irvine made his debut for

, becoming Kiwi #442. Irvine went on to play in seven test matches for New Zealand. Irvine won the

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's player of the year award in 1968.Sky Rugby League Annual '98 ''New Zealand Rugby League'', 1998

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Irvine, Bob 1940 births Living people 20th-century New Zealand sportsmen Canterbury rugby league team players New Zealand national rugby league team players New Zealand rugby league players Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Christchurch South Island rugby league team players