Robert Bartlett (rugby league)

Robert Bruce "Bob" Bartlett (1927 to 2010) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 1950s who later became a lawn bowls player. Born in Lithgow, New South Wales, he played as a wing or centre and was transferred from Bramley to Leeds in 1949, making his Leeds debut against York on 29 January 1949. He also played for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. At representative level he appeared for British Empire XIII against France in Bordeaux in 1949, won caps for Other Nationalities in four internationals between 1949 and 1950, and played for New South Wales Country Firsts in 1953. He was part of the Leeds side that won the Yorkshire League in 1950-51. In lawn bowls he represented New South Wales and played at club level for Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club, winning numerous titles and events including Australian titles. His achievements were recognised with an Australian Sports Medal in 2000, and he died in Wollongong aged 83.