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Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Robert Powell (born (1980-08-16) 16 August 1980 in Sheffield, Yorkshire) was the former Head Coach of the London Broncos Rugby League Club and former defence coach at Cardiff Blues Rugby Union clubHis background in Rugby League began in 1998 at Newcastle University where he studied history, however his playing experience lasted only a handful of games and his brief playing career in the sport ended at the age of 19.After completing his Bachelors degree at Newcastle University he started an MSc in Sports Management at Northumbria University, and this period of his life saw him manage his former University at Rugby League.His side won the North East Cup, qualified for the BUSA final and twice competed in the Challenge Cup during his three years in charge which saw him progress to the Challenge Cup second round in 2001.He was introduced to London Broncos and completed a six-week placement as part of his course in 2002.In 2003, he moved to London as a Full Time Rugby League Community Sports Coach introducing new players and clubs to the game and became assistant to Darryl Pitt at South London Storm.When Pitt departed, Powell took charge in December 2004 and shortly after the club announced their intention to move from a nationwide competition to the London centric RLC Premier Division.The club excelled in this weaker competition and Powell won Coach of the Year in 2005 whilst in 2006 the club became Winner of the RLC Premier Division.Powell then became the under-16 foundation coach at Harlequins Rugby League club in 2006, and a series of coaches departing such as Dave Evans and Damian McGrath saw him become the Under 21's Assistant Coach and then Assistant to Head Coach to Brian McDermott in a very short space of time.As one of two Assistants to McDermott – the other being Latham Tawhai – these three saw the club's performances decline year on year from 7th in 2006 to 9th in both 2007 and 2008 then to 11th in 2009 and finally to 13th in 2010.McDermott and Powell in tandem had seen only eight wins from their last 40 games together.When McDermott announced he was moving on Powell was not really viewed as a replacement due to his lack of seniority, lack of playing experience, lack of management experience and poor results at all levels whilst he was at the club.It was a huge shock within the world of Rugby League when he was appointed Head Coach.His first year in sole charge saw him got off to an amazing start with three pre-season wins followed by a win at the Magic weekend against Catalans, a home win v Crusaders, an away win at Leeds, a close home defeat to Huddersfield and an away win at St Helens. . }

• Rob_Powell comment "Robert Powell (born (1980-08-16) 16 August 1980 in Sheffield, Yorkshire) was the former Head Coach of the London Broncos Rugby League Club and former defence coach at Cardiff Blues Rugby Union clubHis background in Rugby League began in 1998 at Newcastle University where he studied history, however his playing experience lasted only a handful of games and his brief playing career in the sport ended at the age of 19.After completing his Bachelors degree at Newcastle University he started an MSc in Sports Management at Northumbria University, and this period of his life saw him manage his former University at Rugby League.His side won the North East Cup, qualified for the BUSA final and twice competed in the Challenge Cup during his three years in charge which saw him progress to the Challenge Cup second round in 2001.He was introduced to London Broncos and completed a six-week placement as part of his course in 2002.In 2003, he moved to London as a Full Time Rugby League Community Sports Coach introducing new players and clubs to the game and became assistant to Darryl Pitt at South London Storm.When Pitt departed, Powell took charge in December 2004 and shortly after the club announced their intention to move from a nationwide competition to the London centric RLC Premier Division.The club excelled in this weaker competition and Powell won Coach of the Year in 2005 whilst in 2006 the club became Winner of the RLC Premier Division.Powell then became the under-16 foundation coach at Harlequins Rugby League club in 2006, and a series of coaches departing such as Dave Evans and Damian McGrath saw him become the Under 21's Assistant Coach and then Assistant to Head Coach to Brian McDermott in a very short space of time.As one of two Assistants to McDermott – the other being Latham Tawhai – these three saw the club's performances decline year on year from 7th in 2006 to 9th in both 2007 and 2008 then to 11th in 2009 and finally to 13th in 2010.McDermott and Powell in tandem had seen only eight wins from their last 40 games together.When McDermott announced he was moving on Powell was not really viewed as a replacement due to his lack of seniority, lack of playing experience, lack of management experience and poor results at all levels whilst he was at the club.It was a huge shock within the world of Rugby League when he was appointed Head Coach.His first year in sole charge saw him got off to an amazing start with three pre-season wins followed by a win at the Magic weekend against Catalans, a home win v Crusaders, an away win at Leeds, a close home defeat to Huddersfield and an away win at St Helens. ".