Rob Howley

Rugby player and coach for Wales

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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