Ronald Dobson (rugby union)
Rugby player
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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.[1]
BornRonald Leslie Dobson
26 March 1923
26 March 1923
Auckland, New Zealand
Died26 October 1994 (aged 71)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
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| Born | Ronald Leslie Dobson 26 March 1923 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 26 October 1994 (aged 71) Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dobson served as a gunner with the New Zealand Artillery, 2nd NZEF, during World War II, embarking for Britain in early 1944.[2] 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.[1]
