Peter Robb (rugby union)
Peter Robb (born 19 July 1994) is a professional rugby union player from Ireland. He plays primarily as a centre, usually at inside centre. Robb currently plays for Irish provincial team Connacht in the Pro14 and in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
| Date of birth | 19 July 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 110 kg (17 st 5 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Blackrock College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Dublin NUI Galway | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Born in Dublin, Robb received his primary education at Willow Park school and is a graduate of Blackrock College. He attended University College Dublin and later NUI Galway after joining Galway-based Connacht.[2]
Robb started playing rugby at young age, playing at either out-half or centre while at Willow Park and later moving permanently to centre while at Blackrock. Robb represented Leinster at different under-age levels, and during this time played his club rugby with Old Belvedere.[2]
Rugby career
Connacht
Robb joined the Connacht academy in 2014.[3] He did not feature for the senior side in his first year, but played for the province's second tier side, the Connacht Eagles, during the course of the season.[4] He made his senior Connacht debut in November 2015 against Enisei STM in freezing -20 °C conditions in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia as part of the second tier European Rugby Challenge Cup competition. At 107 kg he is known for his physical approach to play.[2]
International
Robb has represented Ireland at under-age international level. He was part of the Irish under-20 squad in the 2014 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, playing in all five games.[5] Later that year, Robb was named in the squad for the 2014 Junior World Championship, but missed the tournament after picking up an injury in a warm up game.[3]
References
- http://en.espn.co.uk/ireland/rugby/player/212585.html
- "The Future Is Bright: Peter Robb (Second year academy)". Irish Independent. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- "Ireland U20 centre Peter Robb one of five new recruits in Connacht academy". The42. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- "Connacht Eagles Claim Bonus Point In Bristol Defeat". Irish Rugby. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- "Under-20 Profiles: Peter Robb". Irish Rugby. Retrieved 25 February 2016.