10 Facts About Rob Powell

Rob Powell's side won the North East Cup, qualified for the BUSA final and twice competed in the Challenge Cup during his three years in charge, which saw him progress to the Challenge Cup second round in 2001.

Rob Powell was introduced to London Broncos and completed a six-week placement as part of his course in 2002.

When Pitt departed, Powell took charge in December 2004, and shortly after the club announced their intention to move from a nationwide competition to the London centric RLC Premier Division.

The club excelled in this weaker competition, and Rob Powell won Coach of the Year in 2005, whilst in 2006 the club won the RLC Premier Division.

Rob Powell then became the under-16 foundation coach at Harlequins Rugby League club in 2006, and a series of coaches departing, such as Dave Evans and Damian McGrath, saw him become the under 21s assistant coach and then assistant to head coach to Brian McDermott in a very short space of time.

When McDermott announced he was moving on, Rob Powell was not really viewed as a replacement due to his relative lack of seniority and playing experience.

However, there were only a further two wins, one draw and nineteen losses from the next twenty two games and it was widely expected that Rob Powell would leave the club at the end of the 2011 season.