Robert Ackerman (rugby)

Robert Ackerman

Ackerman in 2013, watching the St Pat's Silverstream 2nd XV beat Wellington College
Full name	Robert Angus Ackerman
Date of birth	(1961-03-02) 2 March 1961 (age 55)
Place of birth	Ebbw Vale, Wales
Occupation(s)	School Teacher
Rugby league career
Position	Centre, Second-row, Loose forward/Lock
Professional clubs Years Club / team Caps (points)
National teams Years Club / team Caps (points) 1991…1993 Wales 5 8
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Centre
Amateur clubs Years Club / team
National team(s) Years Club / team Caps (points) 1980-1985 1983 Wales British Lions 22 2 (4) (0)

Robert Angus Ackerman (born 2 March 1961) is a Welsh former dual-code international rugby union and rugby league footballer. In 1983 he toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions whilst playing for London Welsh RFC. A centre, he also played club rugby for Newport RFC. He was educated at Christ College Brecon.

He made his Welsh debut on 1 November 1980 against the All Blacks at Cardiff. He also played rugby league, turning professional on 13 April 1986 when he signed for Whitehaven in Cumbria. He went on to play for Leeds, Carlisle Border Raiders and finished his rugby league at Salford in 1993. He taught at Christ's College, Christchurch, New Zealand and coached the 1st XV in 2008. As of 2012, Ackerman teaches Physical Education at St Patrick's College, Silverstream, New Zealand. Ackerman is currently the coach of the Silverstream 1st XV rugby team, leading the team to victory at the 2012 Wellington Premier 1 Finals.