Andrew Higgins (rugby union)
| Full name | Andrew Higgins | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 July 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Epping, Essex, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (13 st 5 lb) | ||
| School | Christ's Hospital | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Current status | |||
| Position(s) | Centre, Winger | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Centre, Wing | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1999-2001 2001-2003 2003-2009 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 |
Worcester Warriors Bristol Rugby Bath Rugby Exeter Chiefs Sale Sharks Newcastle Falcons |
23 26 76 4 10 |
(50) (25) (90) (5) (10) |
Andrew Higgins born 13 July 1981 in Epping, Essex, England is a rugby union player for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.
Higgins' position of choice is as a Centre or Wing
Higgins, along with Alex Crockett and Michael Lipman resigned from Bath on 1 June 2009 prior to an internal disciplinary meeting at the club.[1][2] Allegations of refusing to take drug tests - which the players deny - caused the RFU to investigate and they announced on 17 June that the 3 players and Justin Harrison would face an RFU disciplinary panel charged with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game".[3]
Higgins played for newly promoted side, Exeter Chiefs, during the 2010/11 season.[4] On 23 May 2012, Higgins left Exeter Chiefs to join with Newcastle Falcons.[5] On 7 October 2013, Higgins is forced to retire from rugby due to his serious knee injury.[6]
References
- ↑ Davies, Tim (1 June 2009). "Bath rugby statement". Bath Rugby. Archived from the original on 11 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ↑ "High profile Bath trio quit club". The BBC. 1 June 2009. Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ↑ "Ex Bath quartet to face RFU panel". BBC Sport. 17 June 2009. Archived from the original on 18 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-17.
- ↑ "Exeter Chiefs sign ex-Bath wing Andy Higgins". BBC Sport. 28 May 2010.
- ↑ "Andy Higgins left Exeter Chiefs to join Newcastle Falcons". Tyne and Wear. 23 May 2012.
- ↑ "Andy Higgins retires". BBC Sport. 7 October 2013.