Robert Davidson (rugby union)

Robert Davidson (Robbie Davidson), is a Latvian rugby union player who plays at Wharfedale in National League 2 North.[1]

Robert Davidson
Birth nameRobert Davidson
Date of birth (1995-07-07) 7 July 1995
Place of birthSettle, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre, Fullback
Youth career
- North Ribblesdale RUFC
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2018 Wharfedale 58 (84)
2018–2022 Sheffield Tigers 48 (52)
2022- Wharfedale 12 (34)
Correct as of 29 June 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016- Latvia 20 (209)
Correct as of 3 July 2023

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

  1. "Robbie Davidson – Wharfedale RUFC Official Website". Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  2. "All time stats Robbie Davidson". Statbunker. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  3. "Settle's Robbie Davidson breaks Latvian points record". Craven Herald. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  4. worldrugby.org. "Latvia sign off title-winning campaign unbeaten | World Rugby". www.world.rugby. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  5. chadwig3 (8 May 2019). "Davidson's Double Delight". Chadwick Media. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  6. "Young Tom gets Latvian call up". Craven Herald. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
  7. "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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