Robert Hunt (rugby union)

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Robert Hunt
Full nameRobert Hunt
Date of birth (1996-08-16) 16 August 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Hermanus, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Weight122 kg (269 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Bulls / Blue Bulls
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–2019 Leopards 25 (10)
2021– Bulls 15 (5)
2021– Blue Bulls 8 (5)
Correct as of 23 July 2022

Robert Hunt (born 16 August 1996) is a South African rugby union player for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship and for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup. [2] His regular position is tighthead prop.

Hunt was named in the Bulls squad for the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship. [3] He made his debut in Round 3 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against Cardiff. [4] [5]

Honours

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References

  1. ↑ "Robert Hunt". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Robert Hunt". Bulls. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Vodacom Bulls name touring group for opening URC games". Bulls. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Bulls comeback breaks URC duck". SA Rugby Magazine. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Cardiff Rugby19-29 Bulls". BBC Sport.


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