Paul Dobson Death | Passed Away | Obituary
Paul Dobson Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Paul Dobson.
Paul Dobson was South African rugby; former referee, author, historian, mentor, he passed away on July 20 after a short illness.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
thoughts with the Dobson family today on the passing of south african rugby legend Paul Dobson .this man walked very deep track’s in our rugby – by far our most knowledgable rugby historian , a referee , writer, and a servant of the game for his whole life. RIP sir
thoughts with the Dobson family today on the passing of south african rugby legend Paul Dobson .this man walked very deep track’s in our rugby – by far our most knowledgable rugby historian , a referee , writer, and a servant of the game for his whole life. RIP sir
— Oom Rugby (@Oom_Rugby) July 20, 2020
Not another good rugby man that leaves us??? RIP Paul Dobson, always liked the banter and intellectual debate about our love of rugby! Our family’s deepest regret to your family and especially John who is real chip off the old blockFolded handsFolded hands
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Not another good rugby man that leaves us??? RIP Paul Dobson, always liked the banter and intellectual debate about our love of rugby! Our family’s deepest regret to your family and especially John who is real chip off the old block🙏🙏 @THESTORMERS
— Schalk Burger (@skalabrak) July 20, 2020
Oh no, Another great man gone. RIP Paul Dobson, a kind and generous man of rugby. He takes with him a profound knowledge of the early days of the game in this country and an encyclopaedic understanding of the laws. And he was great company. My condolences to the family.
Oh no, Another great man gone. RIP Paul Dobson, a kind and generous man of rugby. He takes with him a profound knowledge of the early days of the game in this country and an encyclopaedic understanding of the laws. And he was great company. My condolences to the family.
— Andy Capostagno (@andycapostagno) July 20, 2020
Our neighbour, Paul Dobson, passed away this afternoon. Apart from being a rugby legend, he was a proper good guy. They were the first to welcome us into our new home 3 years ago, and Paul was always up for some street side banter (in Afrikaans nogals!). RIP Paul 🙁
Our neighbour, Paul Dobson, passed away this afternoon. Apart from being a rugby legend, he was a proper good guy. They were the first to welcome us into our new home 3 years ago, and Paul was always up for some street side banter (in Afrikaans nogals!). RIP Paul 🙁
— Prieur du Plessis (@prieurdp) July 20, 2020
Absolutely devastated to hear the news of Paul Dobson’s passing. I will miss our conversations & humourous mail banter. What a lovely man with so much love for his family & the game. RIP dear Paul
Absolutely devastated to hear the news of Paul Dobson’s passing. I will miss our conversations & humourous mail banter. What a lovely man with so much love for his family & the game. RIP dear Paul x
— Lauren Terras (@Laurenterras) July 20, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear of Paul Dobson’s passing. A terrific person, totally passionate about the practice and history of refereeing. Deserving recipient of the World Rugby referee award for distinguished service in 2012. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
Deeply saddened to hear of Paul Dobson’s passing. A terrific person, totally passionate about the practice and history of refereeing. Deserving recipient of the World Rugby referee award for distinguished service in 2012. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
— Sir Bill Beaumont (@BillBeaumont) July 20, 2020
We mourn the passing of a great man of South African rugby; referee, author, historian, mentor, friend to all, Paul Dobson, who passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness.
We mourn the passing of a great man of South African rugby; referee, author, historian, mentor, friend to all, Paul Dobson, who passed away yesterday afternoon after a short illness. pic.twitter.com/nkVdWfomOx
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 21, 2020
Never had the privilege of meeting #PaulDobson but his legend preceded him & read much of rugby works. Coming from Stellenbosch we always heard of these rugby greats from Bishops: Dobson, Bay, etc. Condolences to the Dobson family & #Bishops community. RIP
Never had the privilege of meeting #PaulDobson but his legend preceded him & read much of rugby works. Coming from Stellenbosch we always heard of these rugby greats from Bishops: Dobson, Bay, etc. Condolences to the Dobson family & #Bishops community. RIP
— Nils Flaatten (@NilsFlaatten) July 20, 2020
A legend of SA rugby. Forever open to a call to discuss or clear up a law or interpretation. Would never criticise a ref even if you pushed the conversation in that way. Played a big role in some of my stories as a sports journo. Rip uncle Paul Dobson
A legend of SA rugby. Forever open to a call to discuss or clear up a law or interpretation. Would never criticise a ref even if you pushed the conversation in that way. Played a big role in some of my stories as a sports journo. Rip uncle Paul Dobson🙌🏽 https://t.co/m61rQBsMPk
— Leighton Koopman (@Leighton_K) July 20, 2020
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.