Andrew Goodman (rugby union)
| Full name | Andrew David Goodman | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 October 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Nelson, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb)[1] | ||
| School | Nelson College | ||
| University | University of Otago | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2010–11 2012–14 2014− |
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17 3 |
(11) (6) |
| correct as of 19 January 2015. | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007–09, 11–12 | Tasman | 52 | (270) |
| correct as of 28 October 2012. | |||
Andrew David Goodman (born 28 October 1982 in Nelson, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who played for and captained the Tasman Makos in the ITM Cup. In July 2012, Goodman signed a one-year deal with current Heineken Cup champions Leinster.[2]
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]
References
- ↑ "Leinster 1st XV: Andrew Goodman". http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/''. 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ "Leinster Rugby sign lock Quinn Roux and utility back Andrew Goodman". http://www.rte.ie/''. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ↑ Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
- ↑ O'Sullivan, John (15 December 2012). "An unusual route to Leinster's centre". Irish Times.
- ↑ Martin, Wayne (20 November 2014). "Global Goodman on mend". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 11 February 2015.