Ricky Andrew (born 2 December 1989) is a

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coach and former player. He played professionally at

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and Fullback for

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and

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, was player/head coach for Spanish side

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, and is currently a pathway coach with the Ulster academy. A graduate of the Hughes Insurance Ulster Academy, he made his debut for Ulster in the 2011/12 season. Over the next three seasons he appeared in the

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and

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, before moving to Nottingham in the English

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for the 2015-16 season. After that he spent some time playing and coaching for Rainey Old Boys in the All-Ireland League, before being appointed head coach at

in 2017. As of 2022 he is a pathway coach with the Ulster Rugby academy."Gavin Hogg , Academy Mid-Season Review"
Ulster Rugby, 24 February 2022

References

1989 births Living people Ulster Rugby players Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union wings Rugby union players from Ballymena Nottingham R.F.C. players People educated at Ballymena Academy {{Ireland-rugbyunion-bio-stub