John Robbie

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Robbie
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 17, 1955(1955-11-17)
Age	69
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Capricorn

John Robbie Biography

John Robbie is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on November 17, 1955 in Dublin, Ireland. John Cameron Robbie (born 17 November 1955) is a former Ireland international rugby union player who played scrum half, and a well known radio presenter in South Africa on Talk radio 702. His previous rugby career has also seen him take up the role of rugby commentator, both on television and at Independent Newspapers. He is a Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Ambassador.

After a career in talk radio spanning 30 years, he has announced his retirement from radio with his farewell segment being his usual morning slot on 15 December 2016.

John Robbie Net Worth

John Robbie is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Robbie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

John Robbie went to The High School, Dublin, where he was a member of the Leinster Schools Cup winning side in 1973. He then attended Trinity College and Christ’s College, Cambridge, and was captain of the rugby teams at both universities.

He received his first cap for Ireland against Australia in Lansdowne Road on 17 January 1976, and went on to receive 9 caps for Ireland. He toured South Africa in 1980 with the British and Irish Lions playing in one test match, and at the time played club rugby for Greystones RFC; see 1980 British Lions tour to South Africa. He moved to South Africa in 1981. He was later picked twice for the South African rugby team but never received a cap, at the time he was playing for Transvaal.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is John Robbie Dating?

According to our records, John Robbie married to Jenny Robbie. As of December 1, 2023, John Robbie’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Waynne Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. John Robbie celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.

Top Facts about John Robbie

1. John Cameron Robbie was born 17 November 1955.
2. He went to The High School, Dublin and captained Christ’s College, Cambridge’s rugby team.
3. He received 9 caps for Ireland and toured South Africa with the British and Irish Lions in 1980.
4. He subsequently moved to South Africa and was picked twice for the South African rugby team, playing for Transvaal.
5. He was a radio presenter in South Africa on Talk radio 702 and an Ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
6. He was known for his motto “Cut the Slush!” and his hard-hitting, yet fair and honest approach to interviews.
7. He retired from radio on 15 December 2016 after a 30 year career.

Is John Robbie still in South Africa?

This should have been an exciting time for John Robbie, a time for reunions and reminiscences about the time he toured South Africa as a Lion in 1980. He has now retired from his job as an outspoken and progressive current affairs broadcaster.

How old is John Robbie?

66 years (November 17, 1955)