Rob Webber (born 1 August 1986) is a former rugby union player. Webber's position of choice was as at hooker and he could also play in the back-row. He is currently head coach at Jersey Reds.
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| Birth name | Robert Webber | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1 August 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | York, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (18 st 8 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Pocklington School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
editHe played for Leeds Carnegie in the 2004–05 European Challenge Cup.[2] Webber joined London Wasps ahead of the 2005–06 season.[3]
After initially breaking into the Wasps team as an open-side flanker, Webber established himself as the club's first choice hooker during the 2008–09 season. His form in the 2009–10 season saw him made Wasps captain during the absence of Tom Rees, and in March 2010 he agreed a new two-year deal with the club.[4]
In January 2012 he signed with Bath Rugby a three-year deal starting from the 2012–13 season.[5]
On 1 February 2016, Webber has signed for rivals Sale Sharks on a two-year deal from the 2016–17 season.[6]
In March 2020 Webber announced he would be leaving Sale Sharks at the end of the season to take up a role as forwards coach at Jersey Reds.[7] Following the departure of Ed Robinson, in July 2021 Webber was promoted to the role of Head Coach ahead of season 2021-22.[8]
International career
editWebber represented England at U16, U18 and U19 level. He competed for England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[9]
He represented England at the 2008 London Sevens.[10]
Rob Webber was a member of the England Saxons squad that participated in the 2008 Churchill Cup, although he did not take the field.
He made his England Saxons debut against Portugal,[11] then started all three games at the 2009 Churchill Cup.[12]
Webber was a member of the Senior England squad for the 2010 Summer tour of Australasia, playing against the New Zealand Māori.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Aviva Premiership Rugby – London Wasps". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
- ^ "Rob Webber". STATBUNKER. 21 June 2009. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "Wasps Academy continues to develop talent". London Wasps official site. 10 August 2005. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "Webber leads side for his 50th GP game as he commits to Wasps". London Wasps official site. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "Wasps hooker Rob Webber to join Bath". BBC Sport. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
- ^ "Bath's England hooker Rob Webber signs for Sale Sharks". BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ "Rob Webber: Ex-England hooker to leave Sale for Jersey Reds coaching role". BBC Sport. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "Williams Takes Up Interim Role As Assistant Coach ahead of Robinson's Departure". 1 July 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ "England U21s off to flying start". BBC Sport. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "Frustrating finish for England". RFU. 25 May 2008. Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
- ^ "England Saxons 66–0 Portugal". BBC Sport. 30 January 2009. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
- ^ "Ireland A 49–22 England Saxons". BBC Sport. 21 June 2009. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ^ "New Zealand Maori 35–28 England". BBC Sport. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.