Rob Foreman (born 27 May 1984) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He notably played in the hooker position for Manawatu provincially.[1] Foreman has also played for the New Zealand Universities team.

Rob Foreman
Date of birth (1984-05-27) 27 May 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthPahiatua, New Zealand
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+12 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
SchoolWairarapa College
UniversityUCOL, Palmerston North
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
High School Old Boys ()
2008–15 Varsity ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–05 Wairarapa Bush 20 ()
2006–15 Manawatu 110 (40)
Correct as of 12 October 2015
Correct as of 1 May 2013

Playing for the Varsity club in Palmerston North, Foreman played 110 matches for the Manawatu province.

In 2012 he signed with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise as injury cover, this included him travelling to South Africa. Although he was told he would be used as a substitute, he was replaced and never took the field.[2]

Foreman played his 100th game for Manawatu in the 2014 NPC Championship final against Hawkes Bay.[3]

His last game was against Wellington in the 39–33 win in 2015, where he came on as a replacement.[2]

Personal

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Foreman owns a farm in Makuri. He and his partner have three children together.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rob Foreman Manawatu Player Profile". Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Bye Bye Bobby". Stuff. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Ton-up Turbo wants win badly". 22 October 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2015.