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===Connacht===
===Connacht===
Robb joined the Connacht academy in 2014.<ref name="Joining Connacht academy"/> He did not feature for the senior side in his first year, but played for the province's second-tier side, the [[Connacht Eagles]], during the course of the season.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/tournaments/32657.php | work=[[IRFU|Irish Rugby]] | title=Connacht Eagles Claim Bonus Point In Bristol Defeat | accessdate=29 February 2016 | date=12 October 2014}}</ref> He made his senior [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] debut in November 2015 against [[Enisei STM]] in freezing -20&nbsp;°C conditions in [[Krasnoyarsk]], [[Siberia]], [[Russia]] as part of the second tier [[European Rugby Challenge Cup]] competition. At 107&nbsp;kg he is known for his physical approach to play.<ref name="Future is Bright">{{cite web| url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/connacht-rugby/the-future-is-bright-peter-robb-second-year-academy-34195631.html | work=[[Irish Independent]] | title=The Future Is Bright: Peter Robb (Second year academy) | accessdate=25 February 2016 | date=13 November 2015}}</ref>
Robb joined the Connacht academy in 2014.<ref name="Joining Connacht academy"/> He did not feature for the senior side in his first year, but played for the province's second-tier side, the [[Connacht Eagles]], during the course of the season.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/tournaments/32657.php | work=[[Irish Rugby Football Union|Irish Rugby]] | title=Connacht Eagles Claim Bonus Point In Bristol Defeat | accessdate=29 February 2016 | date=12 October 2014}}</ref> He made his senior [[Connacht Rugby|Connacht]] debut in November 2015 against [[Enisei STM]] in freezing -20&nbsp;°C conditions in [[Krasnoyarsk]], [[Siberia]], [[Russia]] as part of the second tier [[European Rugby Challenge Cup]] competition. At 107&nbsp;kg he is known for his physical approach to play.<ref name="Future is Bright">{{cite web| url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/connacht-rugby/the-future-is-bright-peter-robb-second-year-academy-34195631.html | work=[[Irish Independent]] | title=The Future Is Bright: Peter Robb (Second year academy) | accessdate=25 February 2016 | date=13 November 2015}}</ref>


===Ealing Trailfinders===
===Ealing Trailfinders===
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==International career==
==International career==
Robb has represented Ireland at under-age international level. He was part of the [[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Irish under-20]] squad in the [[2014 Six Nations Under 20s Championship]], playing in all five games.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/squads/ireland_u20.php?player=115243&includeref=dynamic | work=[[IRFU|Irish Rugby]] | title=Under-20 Profiles: Peter Robb | accessdate=25 February 2016}}</ref> Later that year, Robb was named in the squad for the [[2014 IRB Junior World Championship|2014 Junior World Championship]], but missed the tournament after picking up an injury in a warm up game.<ref name="Joining Connacht academy">{{cite web| url=http://www.the42.ie/ireland-u20s-peter-robb-connacht-1534606-Jun2014/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=Ireland U20 centre Peter Robb one of five new recruits in Connacht academy | accessdate=29 February 2016 | date=24 June 2014}}</ref>
Robb has represented Ireland at under-age international level. He was part of the [[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Irish under-20]] squad in the [[2014 Six Nations Under 20s Championship]], playing in all five games.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/squads/ireland_u20.php?player=115243&includeref=dynamic | work=[[Irish Rugby Football Union|Irish Rugby]] | title=Under-20 Profiles: Peter Robb | accessdate=25 February 2016}}</ref> Later that year, Robb was named in the squad for the [[2014 IRB Junior World Championship|2014 Junior World Championship]], but missed the tournament after picking up an injury in a warm up game.<ref name="Joining Connacht academy">{{cite web| url=http://www.the42.ie/ireland-u20s-peter-robb-connacht-1534606-Jun2014/ | work=[[TheJournal.ie|The42]] | title=Ireland U20 centre Peter Robb one of five new recruits in Connacht academy | accessdate=29 February 2016 | date=24 June 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:People educated at Blackrock College]]
[[Category:People educated at Blackrock College]]
[[Category:Rugby union centres]]
[[Category:Rugby union centres]]
[[Category:Expatriate rugby union players in England]]
[[Category:Irish expatriate rugby union players in England]]
[[Category:Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club players]]

Latest revision as of 02:52, 18 April 2024

Peter Robb
Date of birth (1994-07-19) 19 July 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb)[1]
SchoolBlackrock College
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
NUI Galway
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Ealing Trailfinders
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Old Belvedere ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2022 Connacht 49 (20)
2022– Ealing Trailfinders 49 (20)
Correct as of 3 Dec 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Ireland U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 14 March 2014

Peter Robb (born 19 July 1994) is a professional rugby union player from Ireland. He plays primarily as a centre, usually at inside centre for Ealing Trailfinders. Peter played for Irish provincial team Connacht in the Pro14 and in the European Rugby Champions Cup from 2014-2022.


Early life

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Born in Dublin, Robb received his primary education at Willow Park school and is a graduate of Blackrock College. He attended University College Dublin and later NUI Galway after joining Galway-based Connacht.[2]

Robb started playing rugby at young age, playing at either out-half or centre while at Willow Park and later moving permanently to centre while at Blackrock. Robb represented Leinster at different under-age levels, and during this time played his club rugby with Old Belvedere.[2]

Club career

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Connacht

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Robb joined the Connacht academy in 2014.[3] He did not feature for the senior side in his first year, but played for the province's second-tier side, the Connacht Eagles, during the course of the season.[4] He made his senior Connacht debut in November 2015 against Enisei STM in freezing -20 °C conditions in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, Russia as part of the second tier European Rugby Challenge Cup competition. At 107 kg he is known for his physical approach to play.[2]

Ealing Trailfinders

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On 29 June 2022, it was confirmed that Robb travelled to England to sign for Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship from the 2022-23 season.[5]

International career

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Robb has represented Ireland at under-age international level. He was part of the Irish under-20 squad in the 2014 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, playing in all five games.[6] Later that year, Robb was named in the squad for the 2014 Junior World Championship, but missed the tournament after picking up an injury in a warm up game.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Peter Robb".
  2. ^ a b c "The Future Is Bright: Peter Robb (Second year academy)". Irish Independent. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Ireland U20 centre Peter Robb one of five new recruits in Connacht academy". The42. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Connacht Eagles Claim Bonus Point In Bristol Defeat". Irish Rugby. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  5. ^ "PETER ROBB SIGNS FOR EALING TRAILFINDERS". Ealing Trailfinders. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Under-20 Profiles: Peter Robb". Irish Rugby. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
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