Full name | Gavin Denis Hickie | ||
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Date of birth | 24 April 1980 | ||
Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Weight | 15 st 7 lb (100 kg) | ||
School | St. Mary's College, Dublin | ||
University | University College Dublin | ||
Occupation(s) | LineoutCoach | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Hooker | ||
Amateur clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | ||
St. Mary's RFC | |||
Provincial/State sides | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
Leinster Rugby London Irish Worcester Warriors Leicester Tigers Belmont Shore |
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National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
Ireland 7s |
Gavin Hickie born 24 April 1980 is a Specialist Rugby Coach & Analyst.
Gavin is the Forwards Coach of Belmont Shore Rugby Club, and the Head Coach of Belmont Shore High School, Long Beach. CA. He has previously coached Leicester Tigers Academy and St. Mary's College Rugby Club.
Hickie played professional rugby for Leinster, London Irish RFC, Worcester Warriors, Leicester Tigers and Belmont Shore RFC in the Rugby Super League (US).
Hickie has won the inaugural Celtic League with Leinster in 2001 and the Guinness Premiership with Leicester Tigers in 2007.
Hickie captained Ireland 7's and represented Leicester Tigers and St. Mary's College in 7's rugby.
Hickie played as a hooker.
Hickie was educated in St Marys College and University College Dublin and went on to play for Ireland Schools, U19, U21, A Level and 7's.
He is first cousin to former professional rugby player Denis Hickie and son of former Irish international rugby player Denis Hickie Snr.
Hickie is also a rugby analyst and writer, contributing frequently to rugby websites, newspapers and magazines. He currently writes for RugbyMag - An American Rugby Magazine