Ricky Andrew

Ricky Andrew (born 2 December 1989) is a rugby union coach and former player. He played professionally at wing and Fullback for Ulster[1] and Nottingham, was player/head coach for Spanish side CAU Rugby Valencia, and is currently a pathway coach with the Ulster academy.

Ricky Andrew
Birth nameRicky Andrew
Date of birth (1989-12-02) 2 December 1989
Place of birthBallymena, Northern Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight80 kg (12 st 8 lb)
SchoolBallymena Academy
Notable relative(s)John Andrew (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

 Ballymena ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2015
2015–2016		 Ulster
Nottingham		 21
13		 (5)
(10)
Correct as of 23 April 2016

A graduate of the Hughes Insurance Ulster Academy, he made his debut for Ulster in the 2011/12 season. Over the next three seasons he appeared in the Pro12 and Heineken Cup, before moving to Nottingham in the English Championship for the 2015-16 season.[2] After that he spent some time playing and coaching for Rainey Old Boys in the All-Ireland League,[3] before being appointed head coach at CAU Rugby Valencia in 2017.[4][5] As of 2022 he is a pathway coach with the Ulster Rugby academy.[6]

References
  1. "Ricky Andrew". Ulster Rugby. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  2. Ricky Andrew's playing stats at ItsRugby.co.uk
  3. Michael Sadlier, Former Ulster player Ricky Andrew on Valencia life in strict lockdown, Belfast Telegraph, 26 April 2020
  4. Joe Harvey, 'I needed my languages back to make this degree worthwhile!' - Andrew, Talking Rugby Union, 26 June 2019
  5. Murray Kinsella, 'I didn't want to be in the game just for the sake of saying I'm a pro rugby player', The42, 15 June 2020
  6. "Gavin Hogg | Academy Mid-Season Review", Ulster Rugby, 24 February 2022


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