Rob Russell (born 13 January 1999) is an Irish rugby union player for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Leinster. His preferred position is wing or fullback.[1]

Rob Russell
Date of birth (1999-01-13) 13 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
SchoolSt. Michael's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Leinster 22 (60)
Correct as of 2 December 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Ireland U20s 8 (5)
Correct as of 3 October 2021

Leinster edit

Russell was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2021–22 season.[2] He made his debut in Round 2 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against the Dragons.[3] Leinster Rugby announced Russell's first senior contract with the club on 20 April 2023[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Rob Russell". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Leinster Rugby Academy for 2021/22 Confirmed". Leinster Rugby. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  3. ^ "United Rugby Championship: Leinster hold on to beat dogged Dragons 7-6". BBC Sport. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  4. ^ https://twitter.com/leinsterrugby/status/1649118231662297088?s=20

External links edit