Roma Zheng Explained

Roma Zheng
Birth Date:18 October 2001
Birth Place:Warrington, England
Height:1.86 m[1]
Weight:99kg (218lb)
Position:Wing
University:Cardiff Metropolitan University
Currentclub:Harlequins
Youthyears1:20??-2020
Youthclubs1:Warrington RUFC
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Warrington RUFC
Apps1:1
Points1:0
Years2:2020–2023
Clubs2:Cardiff Metropolitan University
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Harlequins
Apps3:2
Points3:5
Repyears1:2022
Repteam1:England Students
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0
Clubupdate:12 March 2024

Roma Zheng (born 18 October 2001) is an English professional rugby union who plays as a winger for Premiership Rugby club Harlequins.

Club career

Born in Warrington, Zheng played rugby for Warrington RUFC growing up where he played for the 1st XV once.[2] He did not attend a traditional rugby school and was not part of an acamdey setup before 2023. In 2020 he began studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he played for the university's BUCS Super Rugby team, the national championship for university students in England. He was a standout for the team having scored 21 tries and beating 175 defenders n his first two years in the competition.[3] [1]

In June 2023, he signed an academy contract with Harlequins for the following season.[4]

In September 2023, he made his debut off the bench for Harlequins against Hartpury University in the Premiership Rugby Cup. He scored in the 77th minute having replaced Oscar Beard as they won 54-14.[5]

International career

In April 2022, Zheng was one of three players from Cardiff Metropolitan University selected to play for England Students against French Universities.[6] England went on to win 16-15 at Kingston Park.[7]

Personal life

Zheng has three brothers, all of whom played rugby for Warrington RUFC.[3]

Since 2020, alongside his rugby commitments, Zheng has been studying for a degree in Sports Coaching at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Having signed for Harlequins, he joins current squad members Alex Dombrandt and Luke Northmore as former attendees of the university.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roma Zheng Profile . Harlequins . 11 March 2024.
  2. Web site: RFU . 2024-06-17 . www.englandrugby.com.
  3. Web site: Hastings . Dominic . Roma Zheng signs for Harlequins . Warrington RUFC . 11 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Cardiff Met student signs full time rugby contract with Harlequins . Cardiff Metropolitan University . 11 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Harlequins vs Hartpury University . Harlequins . 12 March 2024.
  6. Web site: England Students Squad Announced . England Rugby . 12 March 2024.
  7. Web site: Harvey . Joe . England Students beat France Universities 16-15 at Kingston Park . Talking Rugby Union . 12 March 2024.