John Andrew (rugby union)

John Andrew (born 6 May 1993) is an Irish professional rugby union player who currently plays for Ulster as a hooker.[1]

John Andrew
Birth nameJohn Andrew
Date of birth (1993-05-26) 26 May 1993
Place of birthBallymena, Northern Ireland
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight99 kg (15 st 8 lb)
SchoolBallymena Academy
Notable relative(s)Ricky Andrew (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Ulster
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Ballymena ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Ulster 76 (55)
Correct as of 10 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Ireland U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 15 March 2013

Born in Ballymena, he came through the Ulster development system and made his debut in the senior side in September 2015 against Ospreys. An athletic and intelligent forward who leads from the front row, he further cemented his place in the squad with some formidable displays for the Ulster ‘A’ side.

Andrew’s form at the end of 2018 as well as a minor injury saw him fall out of favour in the first team. He has slowly made his way back to contention for a place on the bench.

He is also known for his acting turn in the 2018/19 season online promo for Liam Connolly freight which featured the first recorded instance of his now trade mark finger point, short delay then exclamation of “Forward”!

References

  1. Ulster John Andrew Profile


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