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Rob Purdham is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the Super League for the Wigan Warriors, London Broncos, and the Widnes Vikings. He was born on 14 April 1980 in Egremont, United Kingdom.
Rob Purdham began his professional career in 1999 with the Wigan Warriors. He made his debut in the Super League in 2001 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club. In 2006, he joined the London Broncos and made over 50 appearances for the club. In 2009, he joined the Widnes Vikings and made over 50 appearances for the club.
Rob Purdham retired from professional rugby league in 2013. He is currently the head coach of the Widnes Vikings Under 19s team.
Rob Purdham has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a professional rugby league player.
| Popular As |
Robert Purdham |
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| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
14 April, 1980 |
| Birthday |
14 April |
| Birthplace |
Egremont, Cumbria, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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Rob Purdham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Rob Purdham height is 1.85 m and Weight 95 kg.
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1.85 m |
| Weight |
95 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rob Purdham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Rob Purdham worth at the age of 44 years old? Rob Purdham’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Rob Purdham's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
In July 2011, Purdham announced he would be leaving Harlequins at the end of the season, and returning home to the family farm in Cumbria, England. He made a total of 197 appearances for the club, five games less than the club's record appearance holder Steele Retchless. Although he initially showed interest in re-signing with former club Whitehaven, he announced his retirement from playing altogether following medical advice. He played a total of 264 games during his professional career (252 appearances at club level, and 12 representative appearances).
Purdham's brother, Garry, who was also a professional rugby league footballer for Workington Town, died on 2 June 2010, south of Whitehaven, Cumbria, during a shooting spree in which a further 12 people were killed. Purdham was given compassionate leave by his club to travel back to Cumbria and has subsequently said that the positive response of the rugby league community has convinced him he was right not to give up his playing career following the tragedy.
In September 2008 he was named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and in October 2008 he was named in the final 24-man England squad, making two appearances in the tournament.
In 2007, he was appointed the club's captain, replacing Mark McLinden.
On 20 May 2006, Rob set a new Quins club record by scoring 34 points (2 tries, 13 goals) in Harlequins RL's 82–8 victory over Barrow Raiders in the Challenge Cup. The 13 goals in itself surpassed the previous record of 12 held by Paul Sykes.
England coach Paul Cullen named Purdham as captain in his 20-man training squad for the 2006 Federation Shield tournament. Purdham lifted the trophy with a 32–14 victory over Tonga.
In 2003, Purdham represented England A, appearing twice during the 2003 European Nations Cup.
Purdham joined London Broncos in December 2001, following his selection for the England under-21 tour of South Africa, and an impressive start to the season with Whitehaven. He made his début for the Broncos in a Challenge Cup game against Batley Bulldogs.
Purdham made his representative début in 2001 for England's under-21 team during their tour of South Africa, scoring two tries in a 112–6 victory over the hosts.
Purdham started his career in his hometown with amateur side Egremont Rangers. In February 1998, he played and scored a try in the club's 18–0 fourth round Challenge Cup victory over the professionals of Workington Town. In 1999, he signed professional terms with Whitehaven in the Northern Ford Premiership. During his three years at the club, he went on to make 55 appearances.
Rob Purdham (born 14 April 1980) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. An England international representative loose forward, he previously played for Whitehaven and London Broncos/Harlequins. Purdham also operated as a centre, stand-off or second-row. Purdham is a former captain of the England national team.
