Rob Roberts (rugby league)

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Rob Roberts
Personal information
Full nameRobert Roberts
Born (1978-06-21) 21 June 1978 (age 46)
Leeds, England
Playing information
Position Prop, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1999 Hull FC 26413046
2000 Halifax 30000
2001 Hunslet Hawks 10000
2001–02 Huddersfield Giants 20102
2006–07 Leigh Centurions 10000
2008–09 Oldham 40000
2010 Barrow Raiders 30000
Total40414048
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2002–07 Wales 82008
Source: [1]
Children Josh Jordan-Roberts (son)

Robert 'Two Bobs' Roberts (born 21 June 1978) is a former Wales international [2] rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Hull FC, Huddersfield Giants, Halifax, Hunslet Hawks, Leigh Centurions, Oldham and the Barrow Raiders. [1]

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Background

Roberts was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Personal life

Roberts' son, Josh Jordan-Roberts, is also a professional rugby league footballer. Also has an daughter. Roberts is the current coach of East Leeds ARLFC open age Pennine league Team who he played with in his youth.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". Rugby League Project. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  2. "Crusaders dominate Wales' squad". BBC. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2008.