[3] In 1951, Robson graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
[4] In 1953, he married Heather Redwood, who also played international badminton for New Zealand.
[6] In tennis, Robson won the New Zealand men's singles title three times, in 1949, 1952 and 1956.
[6] He represented New Zealand in the Davis Cup for three years, and was later the team captain.
[6] In the 1976 New Year Honours, Robson was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to tennis and badminton.