Rob Oakley (rugby league)

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Rob Oakley
Personal information
Full nameRobert Oakley
Born (1999-11-09) 9 November 1999 (age 24)
Colchester, Essex, England
Playing information
PositionLoose forward, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021–22 London Broncos 22 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) → London Skolars 2 2 0 0 8
2022(loan) → London Skolars 2 0 0 0 0
Total 26 2 0 0 8
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021 Scotland 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]
As of 4 January 2023

Rob Oakley (born 8 November 1999) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who most recently played as a loose forward or hooker for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship.

He has spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.

Background[edit]

Oakley was born in Colchester, Essex, England. He is of Scottish heritage.[3][4]

He played for the Eastern Rhinos as a junior.[5][6] He played for the London Origin side.[7]

Oakley was educated at Colne College and Sigma Sixth.[8][9]

Playing career[edit]

Club career[edit]

Oakley progressed through the London Broncos academy and reserves sides.[10] He was promoted to the first team squad ahead of the 2021 season.[11]

He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in June 2021 against Whitehaven.[12]

Oakley spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Skolars in League 1 in both 2021 and 2022.[13]

He signed a new contract with the Broncos at the end of the 2021 season.[14]

On 27 March 2023 it was announced that he had been banned from all sport for three years for the use of four prohibited substances by UK Anti-Doping following a positive sample from an out-of-competition test on 14 June 2022.[15]

International career[edit]

Oakley was called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in October 2021.[16][17] He made his international debut for the Bravehearts against Jamaica.[18][19]

He was not selected in the final Scotland squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Player Summary: Rob Oakley". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Robert Oakley - Career Stats & Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  3. ^ Kruger, Tiaan. "Rob Oakley". Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  4. ^ Media, Broncos (30 September 2021). "Oakley on his Scotland call-up". Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. ^ "DIARY UPDATE: WEEK 37 2021". Steve Ricketts. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  6. ^ "London Broncos debut for Eastern Rhinos star". www.easternrhinos.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. ^ "London Broncos add five academy stars to first team squad". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Oakley signs a pro contract with Rugby League giants". Maldon and Burnham Standard. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Sigma Sixth Rugby Academy duo make professional debuts with London Broncos". Gazette. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  10. ^ "BRONCOS MATCH REPORT". Coventry Bears. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  11. ^ Shaw, Matthew (29 October 2020). "London Broncos hand first-team contracts to five home-grown Academy stars". Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Huge weekend for the Rhinos". www.easternrhinos.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Rob OAKLEY - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  14. ^ Media, Broncos (17 October 2021). "Oakley commits to contract extension". Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Robert Oakley: London Broncos hooker given three-year ban for illegal substance use". BBC Sport. 27 Mar 2023. Retrieved 27 Mar 2023.
  16. ^ "Rookies in line for Scotland RL debut". The West Australian. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  17. ^ "James Bell in Scotland squad, Lachlan Coote misses out with injury". St Helens Star. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  18. ^ Parsons, James. "Bravehearts squad for Jamaica". Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  19. ^ "RL Match Report". Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021". LoveRugbyLeague. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2023.

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