Sale Sharks have announced that hooker Rob Webber has extended his contract by a further twelve months, which will take him to the end of the 2020-21 season.
Rob joined the Sharks at the start of the 2017/17 Premiership season from Bath Rugby and had an instant impact within the pack as Sale, rediscovering the form that earned him sixteen England caps earlier in his career. The powerful hooker made twenty-one appearances during his first season in the North West and has since gone on to make a further forty-five appearances for the Sharks, scoring eleven tries in total.
This season, Rob has continued in his rich vein of form, leading from the front with the invaluable experience he possesses, the 32-year-old has scored six tries in twenty-two games, putting him third on the leading try scorers tally behind Denny Solomona (9) and Chris Ashton (8).
Yorkshire born Rob admitted he was ‘chuffed’ to extend his stay in Manchester, he commented:
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”I’m really chuffed to have extended my stay in Manchester. It’s a great city, and my wife and I really enjoy living here. From a rugby point of view, it’s an exciting time to be a Shark. We’re learning every week, playing some good rugby and the squad are gaining a real understanding of what it takes to win at this level.
“As the squad continues to grow, I’m confident we can challenge for honours. I’m enjoying my rugby and I’m pleased with Dimes’ and the coaches’ continued faith in me. It’s great to have signed an extension to my contract.”