Andrew Ness

Andrew Ness (born 1 October 1971) is a Scottish former rugby union player who played for Glasgow Warriors at the Flanker position.

Andrew Ness
Birth nameAndrew G. Ness
Date of birth (1971-10-01) 1 October 1971
Place of birthScotland
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
SchoolDollar Academy
UniversityUniversity of Strathclyde
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989-97
1997-99
Glasgow High Kelvinside
Glasgow Hawks
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Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997-98 Glasgow Warriors ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989 Scotland Schools

In 1989 he played for Scotland Schools and was highlighted as having huge potential for senior rugby.[1] At the time he was still in Dollar Academy.[2]

He enlisted with Glasgow High Kelvinside that same year.[3]

While at Strathclyde University studying for an MSc in Business Economics, Ness represented Scotland Students at the Rugby Students World Cup in 1992.[4]

Glasgow High Kelvinside merged with Glasgow Academicals to form Glasgow Hawks in 1997. (Both original clubs still survive as spin-offs from the merger). From 1997 Ness then played for amateur club Glasgow Hawks.[5][6][7][8]

The flanker was named in the professional provincial Glasgow squad for the season 1997-98[9]

Ness played for Glasgow in their pre-season match against London Scottish on 10 August 1997. Although Glasgow lost the match 15 - 49, Ness scored a try.[10]

Ness is now a Fund Manager for Global Emerging Markets.[11] He is an associate of the UK Society of Investment Professionals (ASIP).[12]

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