Robbie Smith (rugby union) explained

Robbie Smith
Birth Name:Robbie Smith
Birth Place:Dumfries, Scotland
Weight:113kg (249lb)
Currentclub:Northampton Saints
Repyears1:
Repyears2:
Repyears3:
Repteam4:Scotland
Repcaps4:2
Reppoints4:0
Repyears4:2024
Years1:2017–2019
Apps1:1
Points1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Apps2:19
Points2:0
Years3:2020–2022
Apps3:10
Points3:15
Years4:2022–
Apps4:26
Points4:15
Clubupdate:11 April 2024
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Amatteam1:Newton Stewart
Amatteam2:Ayr
School:Douglas Ewart High School

Robbie Smith (born 26 September 1998) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays for Northampton Saints. His usual position is hooker.

Amateur career

He started playing rugby with Newton Stewart before then playing with Ayr.[1]

He was assigned Ayr in the Pro draft for the Scottish Premiership sides from Glasgow Warriors for the season 2017-18.[2]

Professional career

Smith was enrolled in the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy as a Stage 3 player.[3] Stage 3 players are aligned to a professional club and given regional support.[4]

Smith made his Glasgow Warriors debut in the Pro14 match against Ospreys at Scotstoun Stadium on 25 January 2019. The Warriors won the match 9-3.[5]

On 3 May 2019, Smith signed his first professional contract with Bedford Blues in the English RFU Championship for the 2019-20 season.[6] On 23 September 2020, Smith moves to the Premiership Rugby with Newcastle Falcons from the 2020-21 season.[7]

International career

Smith has played for Scotland U16, U18[8] and U20 teams.[9]

In June 2024 Smith was called up to the senior Scotland squad for a tour of The Americas.[10]

He made his Scotland debut against Canada on 6 July 2024 at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa. Scotland won the match 73 points to 12. Smith has the Scotland no. 1226.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ayr Rugby Club - Ayr Rugby Club. ayrrugbyclub.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Warriors in Premiership action . 1 September 2017 . Glasgow Warriors . 28 September 2019.
  3. Web site: 2016/17 BT Sport Academy intake announced - Scottish Rugby Union. www.scottishrugby.org.
  4. Web site: BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academies.
  5. Web site: Glasgow Warriors V Ospreys.
  6. News: Grayson Hart and Glasgow's Robbie Smith join Bedford Blues. Scrum Magazine. 3 April 2019. 29 September 2020.
  7. News: Robbie Smith: Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards brings in Bedford Blues hooker. BBC Sport. 23 September 2020. 29 September 2020.
  8. Web site: Ayr Rugby Club - Smith in U18s squad. www.ayrrugbyclub.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Scottish Rugby on Twitter.
  10. News: Ten uncapped players in Scotland's tour squad. BBC Sport. 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024.
  11. https://scottishrugby.org/fanzone/report-canada-12-73-scotland/