Sean Robinson (rugby union, born 1993)

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Sean Robinson
Full nameSean Jack Robinson
Date of birth (1993-11-02) 2 November 1993 (age 30)
Place of birthPretoria
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
SchoolWaterkloof High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Full-back / Wing
Current team Bayonne
Youth career
2009–2011 Blue Bulls
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 Sharks (Currie Cup) 5 (5)
2013–2014 Sharks 3 (0)
2014–2017 Racing 92 11 (0)
2017– Bayonne 36 (45)
Correct as of 3 May 2014
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 S.A. Schools
Correct as of 10 April 2013

Sean Jack Robinson (born 2 November 1993) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with French Pro D2 side Bayonne.[1] His regular position is full-back or winger.

Career[edit]

Early career[edit]

He represented Blue Bulls between 2009 and 2011 at various youth weeks. He then joined the Sharks in 2012, scoring 30 points in his 13 appearances in the 2012 Under-19 Provincial Championship competition.

Sharks[edit]

He was included in the Sharks senior squad for the 2013 Vodacom Cup competition and made his first class debut on 5 April 2013 in their Vodacom Cup match against the SWD Eagles, scoring the winning try in the 70th minute of the game.[2]

Five days later, he was named in the starting line-up for the Sharks for their Super Rugby game against the Stormers.[3]

Racing 92[edit]

On 5 November 2016, Robinson made move to France to sign for Top 14 club Racing 92 as a medical joker during the 2016-17 season.[4]

Bayonne[edit]

On 1 June 2017, Robinson signs a permanent contract with Bayonne to compete in the French second division Pro D2 from the 2017-18 season.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Sean Robinson". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  2. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – South Western Districts 22–26 Sharks XV". South African Rugby Union. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  3. ^ "New face for Sharks". Sharks. 10 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Racing 92 sign South African born fullback Sean Robinson as medical joker". Ladepeche.fr (in French). 5 November 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Bayonne sign Racing 92 fullback Sean Robinson ahead of next season" (in French). Sudradio.fr. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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