Rob Howley
Rugby player and coach for Wales
Born
October 13th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Wales
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Played as a scrum-half for Wales and the British and Irish Lions. Represented Wales in three Rugby World Cups from 1995 to 2003. Transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the Welsh national team and contributing to the team's strategies and training. Served as head coach for the Cardiff Blues. Inducted into the Welsh Rugby Hall of Fame.
Played 59 test matches for Wales
Coached the Welsh national team
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