Rob Hawkins
English rugby union player
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Rob Hawkins (born 14 April 1983) is a rugby union player who last played for Bristol Rugby in Premiership Rugby. Hawkins has previously played for Leicester Tigers, Bath and Newcastle Falcons.
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| Born | Robert Hawkins 14 April 1983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Hawkins' position of choice is as a hooker. Hawkins represented England at Under 21 level.[2]
Hawkins made his Bath Rugby debut in a European Challenge Cup match against L'Aquila Rugby.[3] He made his League debut against Sale Sharks.[4]
Hawkins joined Leicester Tigers for the 2010/2011 season.[5]
In 2012 Calum Clark of Northampton Saints was suspended for 32 weeks after being found guilty of deliberately breaking the arm of Hawkins in the 2012 LV cup final.[6]
Hawkins played as a replacement during the 2013 Premiership final as Leicester defeated Northampton Saints.[7]
On 14 April 2014, Hawkins signed for Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal ahead of the 2014–15 season.[8]