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Rob Harley

b. 1990

Scottish rugby union player

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About Rob Harley

Born 1990. Rob Harley is a British rugby union player.

Robert John Harley (born 26 May 1990) is a Scotland international rugby union player for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors and is their most capped player. He also played for US Carcassonne. He plays as a flanker but can also cover lock.

Rugby Union career Amateur career Harley was drafted to Glasgow Hawks in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017–18 season.

Harley was drafted to Currie in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018–19 season.

Professional career

Glasgow Warriors

He made his Warriors debut on 3 September 2010, winning at home against Leinster. He has the Glasgow Warrior No. 188.

Harley was a back row and lock forward, and also the first player to have played 200 times and 250 times for Glasgow Warriors.

Harley scored the first try of the 2014/15 Pro12 final which Glasgow Warriors went on to win. He gained his 200th cap for the Warriors on Sunday 13 January 2019 against Cardiff Blues in the European Champions Cup which they won 33 -24. He played his 250th game v Edinburgh in May 2021. His final season with the Warriors saw him end his tally on 267 caps, a club record.

US Carcassone

On 14 June 2022, it was announced that Harley had signed for French side Union Sportive Carcassonnaise in a two-year deal.

Old Glory DC On 19 September 2023 Old Glory DC announced that they had signed Harley for MLR 2024.

Manawatu Turbos

In 2025, Harley played for Manawatu in the New Zealand National Provincial Championship.

International career

After some good performances for Glasgow in his debut season, he earned a call up to the Scotland senior squad for the 2011 Six Nations Championship. Harley scored a match-winning try on his Scotland debut, against Samoa in June 2012. He was picked throughout the 2015 6 Nations Championship. His most recent cap was against Georgia in 2020.

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Douglas Academy
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rob Harley?

Scottish rugby union player

When was Rob Harley born?

Rob Harley was born on 26 May 1990 in Crewe.

What is Rob Harley's occupation?

Rob Harley is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Rob Harley?

Rob Harley is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rob Harley

· Wikidata: Q7340179

· DBpedia: Rob Harley

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