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'''Michael James Bowie Hobbs''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL|CNZM}} (15 February 1960 &nbsp;– 13 March 2012), generally known as '''Jock Hobbs''', was a New Zealand ] player and administrator. A ], he played for ] and won 21 caps for the ], the All Blacks, between 1983 and 1986, with four tests as captain.


In later years he was prominent in rugby administration. Between 2002 and 2010 he was chairman of the ] before standing down due to illness.<ref name="heraldillness">{{cite news |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10643358 |title=Rugby: NZRU keen to keep Hobbs' experience |work=] |date=7 May 2010 |accessdate=7 May 2010}}</ref>
'''Michael James "Jock" Bowie Hobbs''', ] (Born 15 February 1960) in ] is a former ] ] player who was an ] ] who played in 21 tests between 1983 and 1986, with four tests as captain. In recent years he has been more prominent in rugby administration. Since 2002 he has been chairman of the ].


==Youth and playing career ==
Jock Hobbs played in the first XV at ] in ], and was a regular first choice for ] during the 1981 season, and he played in the failed ] challenge against ]. His test debut came in 1983 against the ], where he was successor to ]. Others that were possible replacements were ], and ] captain at the time, ], but Hobbs played so well against the Lions that he was an automatic selection as All Blacks number seven for the next three or four seasons.
Hobbs was born in ]. He played in the first XV at ] in Christchurch, and was a regular first choice for ] from the 1981 season onwards, playing in the failed ] challenge against ]. His test debut came in 1983 against the ], where he was successor to ]. Others that were possible replacements were Bruce Middleton and ] captain Alwyn Harvey, but Hobbs played so well against the Lions that he was an automatic selection as All Blacks number seven for the next few seasons.


Hobbs was All Black captain on the short tour of ] late in 1984 when ] was unavailable, and in the tour of ] in 1985 when Dalton was again unavailable. Hobbs was All Black captain on the ] late in 1984 when ] was unavailable, and in the tour of ] in 1985 when Dalton was again unavailable. He took part in the 1986 ] tour to South Africa, before retiring in 1987 after a succession of concussions.


==Administrator==
Hobbs led New Zealand's successful bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
In 1995, Hobbs was instrumental in retaining New Zealand's leading players when they were on the verge of defecting to ]'s rebel World Rugby Corporation.<ref>FitzSimmons, Peter (2003). The Rugby War. Harper Collins Publishers. {{ISBN|0-7322-7882-1}}.</ref> In the ], he was appointed a ], for services to rugby.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-1996 |title=Queen's Birthday honours list 1996 |date=3 June 1996 |publisher=Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |accessdate=20 July 2020}}</ref>


In 2005, Hobbs led New Zealand's successful bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup and in the same year was named the Herald's New Zealander of the year.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/new-zealanders-of-the-year/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501017&objectid=10360354 | title=NZer of the Year: Jock Hobbs | first=Geoff | last=Cumming|website=The New Zealand Herald| date=17 December 2005}}</ref> In the ], he was promoted to ], for services to rugby and sports administration.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-2006 |title=Queen's Birthday honours list 2006 |date=5 June 2006 |publisher=Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |accessdate=4 May 2020}}</ref>
==All Black's Statistics==

Tests: 21 (4 as Captain)<br>
Hobbs was the longest serving chairman in NZRU history and his service to the game was recognized at the 2011 IRB and Steinlager Rugby awards where he received the Vernon Pugh award for Distinguished service and the Steinlager Salver award respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/6073183/Jerome-Kaino-named-NZ-rugby-player-of-year |title=Jerome Kaino named NZ rugby player of year |publisher=Stuff.co.nz |date=2011-12-01 |accessdate=2012-03-13}}</ref>
Games: 18 (12 as Captain)<br>

Total Matches: 39 (16 as Captain)<br>
In 2010, Hobbs stepped down from his administrative positions in order to battle ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hinton |first=Marc |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/news/3669610/Health-forces-Jock-Hobbs-to-stand-down |title=Health forces Jock Hobbs to stand down |publisher=Stuff.co.nz |date=2010-05-07 |accessdate=2012-03-13}}</ref> He died of the disease on 13 March 2012 at ].<ref> ''Stuff.co.nz,'' 13 March 2012</ref>
Test Points: 16pts (4t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)<br>

Game Points: 36pts (9t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)<br>
==References==
Total Points: 52pts (13t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)
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New Zealand rugby union player and administrator

Rugby player
Jock HobbsCNZM
Birth nameMichael James Bowie Hobbs
Date of birth(1960-02-15)15 February 1960
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death13 March 2012(2012-03-13) (aged 52)
Place of deathWellington, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
SchoolChrist's College
Notable relative(s)Michael Hobbs (son)
Robbie Deans (brother-in-law)
Bruce Deans (brother-in-law)
Occupation(s)Sports executive
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980–1986 Canterbury 74 (60)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983–1986 New Zealand 21 (16)

Michael James Bowie Hobbs CNZM (15 February 1960  – 13 March 2012), generally known as Jock Hobbs, was a New Zealand rugby union player and administrator. A flanker, he played for Canterbury and won 21 caps for the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, between 1983 and 1986, with four tests as captain.

In later years he was prominent in rugby administration. Between 2002 and 2010 he was chairman of the New Zealand Rugby Union before standing down due to illness.

Youth and playing career

Hobbs was born in Christchurch. He played in the first XV at Christ's College in Christchurch, and was a regular first choice for Canterbury from the 1981 season onwards, playing in the failed Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato. His test debut came in 1983 against the British and Irish Lions, where he was successor to Graham Mourie. Others that were possible replacements were Bruce Middleton and Auckland captain Alwyn Harvey, but Hobbs played so well against the Lions that he was an automatic selection as All Blacks number seven for the next few seasons.

Hobbs was All Black captain on the short tour of Fiji late in 1984 when Andy Dalton was unavailable, and in the tour of Argentina in 1985 when Dalton was again unavailable. He took part in the 1986 New Zealand Cavaliers tour to South Africa, before retiring in 1987 after a succession of concussions.

Administrator

In 1995, Hobbs was instrumental in retaining New Zealand's leading players when they were on the verge of defecting to Kerry Packer's rebel World Rugby Corporation. In the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.

In 2005, Hobbs led New Zealand's successful bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup and in the same year was named the Herald's New Zealander of the year. In the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was promoted to Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby and sports administration.

Hobbs was the longest serving chairman in NZRU history and his service to the game was recognized at the 2011 IRB and Steinlager Rugby awards where he received the Vernon Pugh award for Distinguished service and the Steinlager Salver award respectively.

In 2010, Hobbs stepped down from his administrative positions in order to battle leukaemia. He died of the disease on 13 March 2012 at Wellington Hospital.

References

  1. "Rugby: NZRU keen to keep Hobbs' experience". The New Zealand Herald. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. FitzSimmons, Peter (2003). The Rugby War. Harper Collins Publishers. ISBN 0-7322-7882-1.
  3. "Queen's Birthday honours list 1996". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 June 1996. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  4. Cumming, Geoff (17 December 2005). "NZer of the Year: Jock Hobbs". The New Zealand Herald.
  5. "Queen's Birthday honours list 2006". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  6. "Jerome Kaino named NZ rugby player of year". Stuff.co.nz. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  7. Hinton, Marc (7 May 2010). "Health forces Jock Hobbs to stand down". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  8. All Black great Jock Hobbs dies Stuff.co.nz, 13 March 2012

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Awards
Preceded byJohn Anderson Leadership Award
2010 		Succeeded byMurray Halberg
New Zealand Cavaliers squad 1986
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