Rob Andrew
Rob Andrew
Christopher Robert "Rob" Andrew MBE, nicknamed "Squeaky", is a former English rugby union footballer and currently Professional Rugby Director at the RFU. He was formerly the Director of Rugby of Newcastle Falcons. As a player, Andrew was assured in his kicking and defensive skills off both feet. Andrew also had a brief career in first-class cricket...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRugby Player
Date of Birth18 February 1963
certain months next nine stick time took
It took nine months for Mathew to get over the experience. Next time they have to be certain that they want him and then stick with him.
autumn england horse paid pick playing possible quickly
It's disappointing for us all. That's pretty much put paid to him playing in the autumn internationals. We will want to get him back on the horse as quickly as possible but let's just get him back playing before England pick him.
clubs rugby invaluable
The time I've spent in professional Premiership club rugby has been invaluable.
lack-of-confidence
There's no such thing as lack of confidence. You either have it or you don't.
player centre industry
The players must be at the centre of their industry.
lying responsibility loyal
I can categorically say I will not be putting my hat in the ring. It's not something I have ever coveted and it's not a position I am interested in taking up at this point in time. I am loyal to Newcastle and they have been fabulous to me. I feel that is where my responsibility lies.
both capable face forward high maybe playing rugby team tight
On the face of it, we are both capable of playing open, entertaining rugby to a high standard, but it may be that the team who adapts to something different, maybe some tight forward play, is the one who succeeds.
against best given happened knows lions position teams thrown tour unprepared
Everyone knows he was not comfortable with what happened on the Lions tour because he wasn't given a chance. He was thrown in, unprepared and out of position against one of the best teams in the world.
against bath full game hope march touch
I hope he will have a full game with us against Bath on March 27. It is touch and go.
game
Tactically, it will be interesting to see how the game develops,
hat putting
I can categorically say I will not be putting my hat in the ring.