Rob Oakley (rugby league)

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Rob Oakley
Personal information
Full nameRobert Oakley
Born (1999-11-09) 9 November 1999 (age 24)
Colchester, Essex, England
Playing information
Position Loose forward, Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021–22 London Broncos 220000
2021(loan)→ London Skolars 22008
2022(loan)→ London Skolars 20000
Total262008
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021 Scotland 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 4 January 2023

Rob Oakley (born 8 November 1999) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who most recently played as a loose forward or hooker for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship.

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He has spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.

Background

Oakley was born in Colchester, Essex, England. He is of Scottish heritage. [3] [4]

He played for the Eastern Rhinos as a junior. [5] [6] He played for the London Origin side. [7]

Oakley was educated at Colne College and Sigma Sixth. [8] [9]

Playing career

Club career

Oakley progressed through the London Broncos academy and reserves sides. [10] He was promoted to the first team squad ahead of the 2021 season. [11]

He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in June 2021 against Whitehaven. [12]

Oakley spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Skolars in League 1 in both 2021 and 2022. [13]

He signed a new contract with the Broncos at the end of the 2021 season. [14]

On 27 March 2023 it was announced that he had been banned from all sport for three years for the use of four prohibited substances by UK Anti-Doping following a positive sample from an out-of-competition test on 14 June 2022. [15]

International career

Oakley was called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in October 2021. [16] [17] He made his international debut for the Bravehearts against Jamaica. [18] [19]

He was not selected in the final Scotland squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Robert Oakley - Career Stats & Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  3. ↑ Kruger, Tiaan. "Rob Oakley" . Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  4. ↑ Media, Broncos (30 September 2021). "Oakley on his Scotland call-up" . Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "DIARY UPDATE: WEEK 37 2021". Steve Ricketts. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "London Broncos debut for Eastern Rhinos star". www.easternrhinos.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "London Broncos add five academy stars to first team squad". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Oakley signs a pro contract with Rugby League giants". Maldon and Burnham Standard. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "Sigma Sixth Rugby Academy duo make professional debuts with London Broncos". Gazette. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "BRONCOS MATCH REPORT". Coventry Bears. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  11. ↑ Shaw, Matthew (29 October 2020). "London Broncos hand first-team contracts to five home-grown Academy stars" . Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  12. ↑ "Huge weekend for the Rhinos". www.easternrhinos.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  13. ↑ "Rob OAKLEY - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  14. ↑ Media, Broncos (17 October 2021). "Oakley commits to contract extension" . Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  15. ↑ "Robert Oakley: London Broncos hooker given three-year ban for illegal substance use". BBC Sport. 27 Mar 2023. Retrieved 27 Mar 2023.
  16. ↑ "Rookies in line for Scotland RL debut". The West Australian. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  17. ↑ "James Bell in Scotland squad, Lachlan Coote misses out with injury". St Helens Star. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
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