| 词条 | Ian Robertson (rugby commentator) |
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| name = Ian Robertson | image = | caption = | birth_name = Ian Robertson | nickname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1945|1|17|df=y}} | birth_place = London, England | death_date = | death_place = | height = | weight = | ru_position = Fly-half | ru_amateuryears = | ru_amateurclubs = Cambridge University Watsonians London Scottish Aberdeenshire Barbarians | ru_amclubcaps = | ru_amclubpoints = | ru_amupdate = | ru_nationalteam = Scotland | ru_nationalyears = 1968–1970 | ru_nationalcaps = 8 | ru_nationalpoints = (9) | ru_ntupdate = | ru_coachclubs = | ru_coachyears = | ru_coachupdate = | other = | occupation = Teacher Sports broadcaster | spouse = | children = | relatives = | school = | university = | website = }} Ian Robertson (born 17 January 1945)[1] is a Scottish broadcaster, writer and former international rugby player. He is best known as a rugby union commentator for BBC Radio. Early lifeRobertson was educated at George Watson's College in Edinburgh, Aberdeen University and Christ's College, Cambridge.[2] He worked for four years as an English teacher at Fettes College, where his most famous pupil was Tony Blair.[3] Rugby careerRobertson played rugby union for Cambridge University, Watsonians,[4] London Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1968–70) and the Barbarians.[5] The most memorable moment of his playing career was Scotland's 1970 Calcutta Cup victory over England. At 25 he suffered a serious knee injury that ended his sporting career.[3] JournalismRobertson joined the BBC in 1972.[7] and since April 1983 he has been the Corporation's official rugby union correspondent,[7] covering the sport not only on radio but also on television. He regards Scotland's 1984 and 1990 Grand Slams and Jonny Wilkinson's winning drop-kick in the final of the 2003 World Cup as his "best on-air moments".[3] Robertson was also a presenter of the English Premiership video review of 1998-99. In February 2018 he announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year and covered his last game, England v Australia, on 24 November 2018.[6] Robertson is a prolific writer; he has written over 30 books and a number of biographies,[7] including those of Bill Beaumont,[8] Andy Irvine,[8] and actor Richard Burton.[3] His memoir Rugby: Talking a Good Game was published in November 2018 by Hodder & Stoughton. References1. ^Ian Robertson rugby profile ESPN Scrum.com {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Robertson, Ian}}2. ^Ian Robertson biography BBC Press Office 3. ^1 2 3 [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/2320620/BBCs-Ian-Robertson-will-not-be-silenced.html BBC's Ian Robertson will not be silenced] The Telegraph, 6 September 2007 4. ^Six Nations Preview: 5 live Sport BBC Radio 5 Live, 1 February 2012 5. ^Lunchtime stories with BBC commentator Ian Robertson The Roar, 16 June 2010 6. ^Ian Robertson's final Six Nations commentary, BBC Five Live, 17 March 2018 7. ^1 2 Alumni - Ian Robertson Christ's College, University of Cambridge 8. ^1 Ian Robertson - BBC Rugby Correspondent Gordon Poole Agency 12 : 1945 births|Living people|People educated at George Watson's College|Alumni of Christ's College, Cambridge|BBC sports presenters and reporters|Scottish rugby union commentators|Scottish rugby union players|Barbarian F.C. players|Scotland international rugby union players|Scottish journalists|Cambridge University R.U.F.C. players|Rugby union journalists |
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