Recognised throughout the rugby playing world in his day as one of the quickest passers of the ball and most accurate of box kickers, he was a world class operator for Wales.
He won 54 caps at scrum half for Wales and played at three World Cups. In the inaugural tournament in 1987 he scored a try in the quarter final win over England as he helped Wales to finish third overall.
He was a Triple Crown winner with Wales in 1988 and went on two tours with the British & Irish Lions and was the test scrum half in the 2-1 series win in Australia in 1989. He also made 11 appearances for the Barbarians and captained them to wins against Argentina in 1990 and South Africa in 1994.
Robert retired from international rugby after the 1995 World Cup in South Africa, and from all rugby in 2001. He was appointed MBE in the 1996 New Year Honours.
To contact us about Robert, please fill in this form:
