Robert Smithies

For the English journalist and crossword setter see Bob Smithies

Robert 'Bob' Smithies was an English born, Australian rugby league player from the 1960s, and 1970s.

Bob Smithies came to Balmain Tigers from the Illawarra competition in 1969. He played three seasons with Balmain between 1969-1971, before moving to England to play for Hull Kingston Rovers for many years making 54-appearances plus 1 substitute appearance, scoring 22-tries for 66-points. Bob Smithies won a premiership with Balmain Tigers when he played full-back in the 1969 Grand Final.