Rob Herring (rugby union)

Rob Herring
Herring representing Ulster during the United Rugby Championship
Full nameRobert Patrick Herring
Date of birth (1990-04-27) 27 April 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthCape Town, South Africa
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
SchoolSouth African College Schools
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Ulster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011 London Irish 5 (0)
2009–2010Blackheath (loan) 8 (0)
2011London Welsh (loan) 4 (5)
2012 Western Province 2 (0)
2012– Ulster 241 (195)
Correct as of 8 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Emerging Ireland 3 (0)
2014–2015 Ireland Wolfhounds 2 (0)
2014– Ireland 40 (30)
Correct as of 13 July 2024

Robert Patrick Herring (born 27 April 1990) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for United Rugby Championship club Ulster. Born in South Africa, he represents Ireland at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.


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