Mark Darren Robinson

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Mark Darren "Sharky" Robinson (born 21 August 1975 in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is a rugby union footballer, who plays scrum-half for London Wasps. Robinson has also played for the All Blacks, during the 1997-98 and 2001 seasons. He is also known as "Sharky". He is not to be confused with later All Black Mark Powell Robinson.

He grew up in Whangarei. He emerged as a prospective rugby player when he moved to North Harbour during his teenage years, making the Harbour Colts and New Zealand Colts in 1995. He entered first-class rugby the following year with Harbour. He played for the Chiefs in the international Super 12 competition. In 1997 he toured with the All Blacks and played three games in Europe. The following year he played in a Test against England in Dunedin.

In 1999 he moved to the re-organised Auckland Blues, and appeared five times for New Zealand 'A' that season. In 2000 he also played for the New Zealand 'A' side that toured Europe. In 2001 he was recalled to the All Blacks for the end-of-year tour. He played in matches against Ireland and Scotland 'A', as well as the Test against Scotland. He also played in the Test against Argentina.

In 2003 he signed to play rugby league for the New Zealand Warriors. He played mainly at hooker from the bench. He also played for the Barbarians that year, wearing his Warriors socks.

In 2004 he signed for Northampton in the Guinness Premiership.

On 22 May 2008 he transferred to London Wasps.

All Blacks statistics

Tests: 3 (0 as Captain)
Games: 5 (0 as Captain)
Total Matches: 8 (0 as Captain)
Test Points: 5pts (1t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)
Game Points: 10pts (2t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)
Total Points: 15pts (3t, 0c, 0p, 0dg, 0m)

External links

* [http://northamptonsaints.co.uk/18_335.php Northampton profile]
*All Blacks|id=752|name=Mark Darren Robinson