Rob Herring (rugby union)

Rob Herring
Herring representing Ulster during the United Rugby Championship
Full nameRobert Patrick Herring
Born (1990-04-27) 27 April 1990
Cape Town, South Africa
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight95.5 kg (211 lb; 15 st 1 lb)
SchoolSouth African College Schools
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Current team Ulster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011 London Irish 5 (0)
2009–2010Blackheath (loan) 8 (0)
2011London Welsh (loan) 4 (5)
2012 Western Province 2 (0)
2012– Ulster 265 (220)
Correct as of 13 March 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013-15 Emerging Ireland 6 (0)
2014–2015 Ireland Wolfhounds 2 (0)
2014– Ireland 43 (30)
Correct as of 8 March 2025

Robert Patrick Herring (born 27 April 1990) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for United Rugby Championship club Ulster. Born in South Africa, he represents Ireland at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds. He is Ulster's record appearance holder.