14 Facts About Rob Howley

Robert Howley was born on 13 October 1970 in Bridgend and is a Welsh rugby union former player and coach.

Rob Howley was part of the Wales coaching team for many years.

Rob Howley is currently the Coaching Consultant for the Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby.

Rob Howley gained the distinction of Welsh Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997.

Rob Howley helped Wasps win two Premiership titles in 2003 and 2004.

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Rob Howley helped Wasps win the Heineken Cup in 2004, in the final of which his late try won them the game against Toulouse.

Rob Howley represented Wales at Welsh Schools, Wales U21 levels, Wales Students, Wales A and Wales B levels.

Rob Howley was selected for the 1997 British Lions tour to South Africa, prompting speculation of a match-up with the Springboks' Joost van der Westhuizen, but Howley suffered a tour-ending shoulder injury in a match against Natal prior to the start of the test series.

Rob Howley retired from international rugby when he joined Wasps.

Rob Howley has been Warren Gatland's assistant since Gatland's appointment in later 2007, helping the national side secure a number of trophies and Six Nations titles.

Rob Howley took charge of Wales effective immediately, coaching Wales in all 2016 Autumn internationals, which saw Wales win 3 from 4.

On 17 September 2019 Rob Howley was sent home from Wales' Rugby World Cup training camp in Japan for a breach of sports betting rules.

Rob Howley was later banned for 18 months with nine suspended after being found guilty of placing 363 bets on rugby union, covering 1,163 matches in total.

Rob Howley linked his betting to his sister's depression, alcoholism and early death.