TRANSFER | Chris Robshaw's next club revealed

Rugby News
Wednesday, 17 June 2020 at 15:45
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Former England captain Chris Robshaw is poised to complete a move to San Diego Legion from Harlequins, according to the Mail Online.
The flanker is set to move after completion of the current Gallagher Premiership campaign, departing Twickenham Stoop after 16 years at the club.

He also visited rival owners at Rugby United New York about a move, but that deal reportedly collapsed.
Major League Rugby, cancelled this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, was first played in 2018, with the first two campaigns won by Seattle Seawolves.

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Chris Robshaw facts: 10 things you didn’t know about the England legend

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Being one of the most popular players on the globe is likely to generate an incredible fan-base globally, but we are fairly confident that there are some aspects of Chris Robshaw’s life and career you are not familiar with.

1. Early life

Born the second of three boys, Robshaw had to cope with the trauma of his father's death when he was just five years old. Alan, an architect, died from a heart attack at 40. His mother, Patricia, raised her sons alone.

2. Struggles in school

The future England star struggled with dyslexia at school, but was able to release his frustation on the rugby pitch.
“Dyslexia was a huge struggle, the classroom and academic work was difficult, so my happy place, the place where I learned to grow in confidence was out at the club playing mini-rugby, going out and playing in school”,
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3. His love of Arsenal

Boyhood Arsenal supporter Chris Robshaw welcomed England's red wine change strip in 2012 - because it looks like the kit once worn by his Gunners heroes.
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4. Partner

He was engaged to his girlfriend of 6 years, Camilla Kerslake, before they married in France on 29 June 2018

5. Who is Camilla Kerslake?

Camilla is an English classical crossover singer from London. She was born in Dulwich to a Welsh mother and a Kiwi father. The singer lived in New Zealand for eight years before making a return to the UK.

6. PRIDE

Robshaw, who has a lot of gay friends, is often spotted at events, marching alongside LGBTQ rugby players in London next year.

7. Charity work

Chris has worked with a variety of different charities throughout his life, such as Macmillan, Breast Cancer Now, Canine Partners and the British Dyslexia Association.

8. Quins greatest ever player?

As Quins captain he led the side to both the Amlin Challenge Cup title in 2011 as well as the Premiership title in 2012. Along the way Chris has received many individual accolades including being named Premiership Player of the Year in both 2008/09 and 2011/12 – the only player in history to do so twice.

9. His love of cars

He's drive a number of beautiful cars down the years; includign Ranger Rovers and Mercedes.

10. Next move?

He was set to join New York before the pandemic, but that mocv is now in doubt.
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