Robbie Shaw
Robbie Shaw (born 24 July 1983) is a former international rugby union player who played scrum-half.[1] Shaw played for the United States national rugby union team.
| Date of birth | 24 July 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Taplow, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (14 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | RGS High Wycombe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Brunel University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shaw formerly played for Bristol, but was released at the end of the 2010-11 RFU Championship.[2] Shaw joined Bristol after a short stint at Esher. He has also previously played for London Wasps, London Welsh, Connacht and Galwegians.
In July 2011, Welsh region the Scarlets said that Shaw was training with them to be ready for the 2011-12 season. In June 2013 Shaw signed to play for Esher in National League 1.[3] After a three match stint with London Scottish F.C. during the 2013-14 season Shaw returned to Esher for the 2014-15 season.[4]
International
Shaw has twelve international caps for the United States.[5] Shaw narrowly missed out on making the United States squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Shaw also played for the Ireland U21 side that reached the final of the World Championships in 2004.[6] Shaw is also a United Kingdom citizen.[7]
References
- http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/scrum-half-Scarlets-trial/story-13016536-detail/story.html
- "Esher are Shaw of themselves with signing of USA international".
- "Bliss In Wasps 7s Side, Shaw Moves To Esher". TIAR. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- "America's Hidden European League". Archived from the original on 2013-06-29.