Rob Hoadley
Rob Hoadley (born 28 March 1980) is a former English rugby union player and former head coach of the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR).
| Birth name | Robert James Hoadley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 24 March 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 97 kg (15 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | St Mary's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
Hoadley was born in Hammersmith, London, England. He joined London Irish in 1999, spending five seasons with the club and winning the Powergen Cup in 2002.[1]
In 2004, Hoadley moved away from London Irish to join rivals London Wasps. During his time at London Wasps the club won the 2004-05 Zurich Premiership (in the final of which he scored a try),[2] 2005–06 Anglo-Welsh Cup, 2006-07 Heineken Cup, 2007–08 Guinness Premiership.
Coaching career
Hoadley joined the coaching staff at London Wasps in 2009 as a Defence Coach. Hoadley was appointed Defence Coach for the Wales under-20 team in 2009.
Hoadley was the backs coach for the United States national team during the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship.[3] Hoadley was announced as assistant coach for the San Diego Breakers in early 2016.
References
- "Exiles claim Cup glory". BBC Sport. 20 April 2002. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- "Leicester 14-39 Wasps". BBC. 14 May 2005. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- "Hoadley Named San Diego Assistant", This Is American Rugby.