Robert Campbell (rugby league) explained

Robert Campbell
Fullname:Robert Campbell
Birth Date:1971 4, df=y
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Club1:Gold Coast
Year1start:1996
Appearances1:5
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Widnes
Year2start:1997
Appearances2:17
Tries2:5
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:20
Teama:Russia
Yearastart:2000
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:0
Goalsa:1
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:2
Updated:18 February 2021
Source:[1]

Robert "Bertie" Campbell (born 25 April 1971) is a former Russia international rugby league footballer. A utility player, he was a hooker at school, but played professionally as a prop. Campbell played for Brisbane's Western Suburbs Panthers before signing for Sydney's Western Suburbs Magpies. He later played for Illawarra Steelers and the Gold Coast Chargers.[2]

Background

Campbell was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He is of Russian descent from part of his grandfather, Joseph, who left the USSR at least after World War II[3]

Playing career

Campbell was also selected from the Redcliffe Dolphins to play for the Russian national side during the 2000 World Cup, qualifying for the Bears via the grandparent rule.[4] Campbell grubber-kicked for Russia's only try, scored by Matt Donovan, in their Test match against Australia, a game that ended in a record 110–4 defeat for the Russians. According to commentator Andrew Voss, author of Stuff You May Have Missed, the Russian mafia allegedly offered Campbell and Donovan huge sums of money in exchange for agreeing to play for the Russian national team in the tournament.[5]

Post playing

Today, Campbell teaches at Roachedale Primary School.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Campbell - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Web site: РЕГБИ• ЛАНКАСТЕР. Завтра в Бэрроу матчем с командой Фиджи сборная России дебютирует в группе сильнейших чемпионата мира по регби-13.. 2020-10-26. sport-express.ru. ru.
  4. Web site: РЕГБИ• ЛАНКАСТЕР. Завтра в Бэрроу матчем с командой Фиджи сборная России дебютирует в группе сильнейших чемпионата мира по регби-13.. 2020-10-26. sport-express.ru. ru.
  5. Web site: Voss tells story of Russian mafia involvement in 2000 Rugby League World Cup.