Lewis Robling

Lewis David Robling (born 3 October 1991) is a Wales Under-20 international rugby union player.[1] Robling plays for Blackheath having progressed through the academy team at Dragons and previously played for Newport RFC. His usual position is Fly Half or Centre.

Lewis Robling
Birth nameLewis David Robling
Date of birth (1991-10-03) 3 October 1991
Place of birthCaerleon, Newport, Wales
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight97 kg (15 st 4 lb)
SchoolYsgol Gyfun Gwynllyw
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre
Current team Blackheath
Youth career
2005-2008
2008		 Caerleon R.F.C.
Newport RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009-2014
2011-2014
2014-2017
2017-18
2018-2020
2020–		 Newport RFC
Dragons
Jersey Reds
Ealing Trailfinders
Bedford Blues
Blackheath		 35
36
0
0		 (209)
(95)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 1 July 2020 (UTC)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010-2011 Wales U20 4 (5)
Correct as of 17 March 2012 (UTC)

Robling made his debut for Newport Gwent Dragons versus Glasgow on 7 October 2011. He scored his first try for the Dragons in the 21–20 win against the Ospreys 6 January 2012.

In April 2014 Robling signed for English Championship club Jersey Reds.[2]

On 14 April 2017, Robling signed for Championship rivals Ealing Trailfinders for the 2017–18 season.[3]

On 16 May 2018 Robling signed for another Championship rival, Bedford Blues, for the 2018–19 season.[4]

He joined National League 1 side Blackheath ahead of the 2020–21 season.[5]

Personal

Lewis Robling is the Grandson of the former BBC commentator Idwal Robling who was part of the Great Britain football squad for the 1952 Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki.

References
  1. Lewis Robling handed Wales Under-20s debut
  2. Robling joins Jersey
  3. "Ealing Trailfinder sign Jersey Reds utility back Lewis Robling". Ealing Trailfinders. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  4. "Robling signs for the blules". Bedford Blues. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  5. Brindle, Tim. "Blackheath Rugby Club | Blackheath Rugby - Where Club Rugby Started – Squad News for 2020/21". Retrieved 14 July 2020.



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