Andrew Goodman (rugby union)

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Andrew Goodman
Birth nameAndrew David Goodman
Date of birth (1982-10-28) 28 October 1982 (age 39)
Place of birthNelson, New Zealand
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight105 kg (231 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 15 October 2021
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2009, 2011–2012, 2015 Tasman 55 (291)
Correct as of 15 October 2021

Andrew David Goodman (born 28 October 1982) is a former New Zealand rugby union player, who played for and captained the Tasman Mako in the National Provincial Championship.

Career[]

In July 2012, Goodman signed a one year deal with 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 top rugby team and top 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 Bunnings NPC 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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