Andrew Goodman (rugby union)

Andrew David Goodman (born 28 October 1982) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who played for and captained the Tasman Mako in the National Provincial Championship. In July 2012, Goodman signed a one-year deal with Leinster.[2]

Andrew Goodman
Birth nameAndrew David Goodman
Date of birth (1982-10-28) 28 October 1982
Place of birthNelson, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)[1]
SchoolNelson College
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2011
2012–2014
2014		 Honda Heat
Leinster
Toyota Industries Shuttles
17
3
(11)
(6)
Correct as of 19 January 2015
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2009, 2011–2012, 2015 Tasman 55 (291)
Correct as of 16 October 2015

Goodman was educated at Nelson College from 1996 to 2000. In 1999 and 2000, he was a member of both the school's 1st XV rugby team and 1st XI cricket team.[3] He then studied physical education and teaching at the University of Otago for five years, before returning to Nelson College as a physical education teacher.[4] In late 2014 he again returned to Nelson after two seasons at Leinster, and accepted a position as head of the rugby academy at Nelson College for 2015.[5]

He is currently head coach of Tasman in the Mitre 10 Cup and assistant coach of the Crusaders in Super Rugby.

References
  1. "Leinster 1st XV: Andrew Goodman". leinsterrugby.ie. 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
  2. "Leinster Rugby sign lock Quinn Roux and utility back Andrew Goodman". rte.ie. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
  3. Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
  4. O'Sullivan, John (15 December 2012). "An unusual route to Leinster's centre". The Irish Times.
  5. Martin, Wayne (20 November 2014). "Global Goodman on mend". The Nelson Mail. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
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