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Rob Russell

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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

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]

Leinster

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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

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  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
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