Rob Webber (born 1 August 1986) is a former

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player. Webber's position of choice was as at

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and he could also play in the back-row. He is currently head coach at

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Club career

He played for

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in the 2004–05

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. Webber joined London Wasps ahead of the 2005–06 season. After initially breaking into the Wasps team as an open-side flanker, Webber established himself as the club's first choice

during the 2008–09 season. His form in the 2009–10 season saw him made Wasps captain during the absence of Tom Rees, and in March 2010 he agreed a new two-year deal with the club. In January 2012 he signed with

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a three-year deal starting from the 2012–13 season. On 1 February 2016, Webber has signed for rivals

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on a two-year deal from the 2016–17 season. In March 2020 Webber announced he would be leaving

at the end of the season to take up a role as forwards coach at

. Following the departure of Ed Robinson, in July 2021 Webber was promoted to the role of Head Coach ahead of season 2021-22.

International career

Webber represented England at U16, U18 and U19 level. He competed for England at the

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. He represented

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at the

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. Rob Webber was a member of the

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squad that participated in the

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, although he did not take the field. He made his

debut against , then started all three games at the

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. Webber was a member of the Senior England squad for the 2010 Summer tour of Australasia, playing against the New Zealand Māori.

References

External links

Wasps profileEngland Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Webber, Rob 1986 births Living people Bath Rugby players England international rugby union players English rugby union players Leeds Tykes players People educated at Pocklington School Rugby union hookers Rugby union players from York Wasps RFC players Sale Sharks players