Rob was instrumental in showcasing wheelchair rugby into the UK in the 1980’s. His illustrious career spanned two decades including three Paralympics (Athens 2004 as captain), three World championships and three European championships. Since retiring from the elite programme Rob has gone on to tutor the level 2 wheelchair rugby coaching course, his involvement has developed many coaches since the course was introduced.
Rob was part of the coaching team that won gold in Tokyo 2021, he was the head coach for the inaugural low point World championships winning gold in 2022, and also for the gold winning team at the Women’s Cup in 2023. Rob has been part of GBWR for nearly 40 years and has been instrumental in almost every facet of our sport as it looks today.