Robert Davidson (rugby union)
Robert Davidson (Robbie Davidson), is a Latvian rugby union player who plays at Wharfedale in National League 2 North.[1]
Birth name | Robert Davidson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 7 July 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Settle, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
He began his career at North Ribblesdale RUFC where his father played, at 18 years old he moved to Wharfedale RUFC. He spent 4 years at Sheffield Tigers before rejoining Wharfedale.[2]
On 25 May 2019, Davidson overtook Vladimir Nikonov (31 caps, 169 points) as Latvias top points scorer.[3][4]
Personal life
Davidson is one of four brothers playing for Latvia,[5] they qualify through their grandfather, Helmuts Francmanis, who was born in Latvia. He fled from the communist invasion to England as a teenager in 1944.[6]
Davidson is an avid cricket player playing at Settle Cricket Club.[7]
References
- "Robbie Davidson – Wharfedale RUFC Official Website". Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- "All time stats Robbie Davidson". Statbunker. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- "Settle's Robbie Davidson breaks Latvian points record". Craven Herald. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- worldrugby.org. "Latvia sign off title-winning campaign unbeaten | World Rugby". www.world.rugby. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- chadwig3 (8 May 2019). "Davidson's Double Delight". Chadwick Media. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- "Young Tom gets Latvian call up". Craven Herald. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- "Tom Davidson: Ribblesdale Cricket League title is Settle's to lose | Daily Echo". www.dailyecho.co.uk. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
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