Rob Smyth

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Rob Smyth
Personal information
Full nameRobert John Smyth [1]
Born (1977-02-22) 22 February 1977 (age 46)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight15 st 8 lb (99 kg)
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–98 Wigan 33240096
1998–00 London Broncos 371028096
2000–03 Warrington Wolves 7238270206
2004 Chorley Lynx 718020
2004–07 Leigh Centurions 401219086
Total18985820504
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1999–03 Ireland 51004
Source: [2]

Robert John Smyth (born 22 February 1977) is an English rugby league footballer who played as a winger. He played at club level for Wigan, London Broncos, Warrington Wolves and Leigh Centurions in the Super League, and also represented Ireland at international level.

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Career

Smyth started his career with Wigan before moving to London Broncos in 1998. While playing at London Broncos, Smyth kicked two conversions at Wembley in the 1999 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Leeds Rhinos.

In July 2000, Smyth joined Warrington Wolves on a one-month loan deal. [3] He scored four tries on his debut against Huddersfield-Sheffield Giants. [4] He joined Warrington on a permanent deal at the end of the season. [5]

Smyth was an Ireland international.

Following retirement from the sport Smyth took a career in the construction industry as a Project Manager. He currently works for Truline Construction & Interior Services Ltd in Wigan. [6]

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References

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  2. "Player Summary: Rob Smyth". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  3. "Wolves Rope In A Bronco". Warrington Guardian. 18 July 2000. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  4. "Smyth Sets Try Record". Warrington Guardian. 27 July 2000. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  5. Hadfield, Dave (29 September 2000). "Elliott to exchange Bradford Bulls for Canberra". The Independent. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
  6. "Truline | Commercial Interior Design & Construction Contractors" . Retrieved 12 October 2023.