Rob is a professional Strength and Conditioning coach and elite Powerlifter with over 17 years of experience coaching and competing at the highest levels of sport.
After graduating the Sports Rehabilitation BSc at St Mary’s College, Rob started on his journey into professional sport with London Irish, a club he would be with for 16 seasons. Working at Academy level, rehabilitation S+C alongside the Physiotherapists, and finally as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the club. Alongside this Rob has competed internationally in Powerlifting representing Great Britain and winning numerous International titles, 12 British Powerlifting titles and breaking over 40 British records during his lifting career. Rob currently works on a consultancy basis in International Rugby and owns his won Powerlifting coaching business 949strength.
Career Timeline
- 2007 - Undergraduate degree in Sports Rehabilitation at St Mary’s College
- 2007 - London Irish Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach
- 2009 - London Irish Rehabilitation Co-ordinator
- 2009 - 1st British Powerlifting Title
- 2012 - London Irish Head of Strength and Conditioning
- 2012 - European Powerlifting Champion -83kg Weight Category
- 2013 - World Games Competitor - Cali2013
- 2021 - Arnold Classic Powerlifting Champion
- 2023 - Owner 949strength and High Performance Consultant at World Rugby
- 2024 - 12th British Powerlifting Title
