Dan Robson
Dan Robson (born 14 March 1992) is an English professional rugby player who plays for Wasps in the Premiership, and has played internationally for England. Born in Stoke-on-Trent and attending Newcastle-under-Lyme School,[1]
 Robson playing for Wasps in 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth name | Daniel Robson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 14 March 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Stoke-on-Trent, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82 kg (12 st 13 lb; 181 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Robson first played rugby for his local club as a five-year-old and later had a season of men’s rugby at Longton Rugby Club.
Robson began his senior career with Gloucester in 2011. On 2 April 2013, it was announced that Robson had signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Gloucester until the end of the 2014–15 season.[2]
On 8 January 2015, Robson would leave Gloucester as he signed for Wasps to a long-term deal from the 2015–16 season.[3]
International career
On 31 January 2014, Robson made his debut for England Saxons when they drew 16–16 against Scotland A in an international friendly.[4] Robson was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.[5] On 1 June 2014, Robson made his debut for England in a non-cap friendly, losing to Barbarians 39–29 at Twickenham Stadium.[6]
Robson was called up to the senior England squad by coach Eddie Jones on 1 August 2016 for a pre-season training squad.[7] On 30 September 2016 he was subsequently named in the Test squad for the Autumn Internationals, however he remained an unused substitute.[8] On 10 February 2019, Robson made his international debut against France.
International tries
- As of 14 November 2020. [9]
| Try | Opposing team | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result | Score |
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| 1 |  Italy | London, England | Twickenham Stadium | 2019 Six Nations | 9 March 2019 | Win | 57 – 14 |
| 2 |  Georgia | London, England | Twickenham Stadium | Autumn Nations Cup | 14 November 2020 | Win | 40 – 0 |
References
- "Dan Robson recruited by England Rugby Team". Newcastle-under-Lyme School.
- "Gloucester: Nick Wood among nine to agree new contract". BBC. 2 April 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- "Wasps sign Gloucester and England Saxons scrum-half Dan Robson". Sky Sports. 8 January 2015.
- "Dan Robson England Saxons debut". Sky Sports. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014.
- "Mike Brown: Harlequins full-back one of 21 added by England". BBC Sport. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- "Dan Robson's England debut". ESPN scrum. 1 June 2014.
- "England squad: Nathan Hughes in, Danny Cipriani and Chris Ashton out". BBC Sport. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- "England Rugby: Eddie Jones calls up seven uncapped players". BBC Sport. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "Dan Robson". 7 July 2019.
Ex Stoke and Longton Starlet in England Squad. Stafford's Evening Sentinel 17 January 2018