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
bit far process recovery
He is fine, but his adductor is just a little bit sore. There haven't been any complications or anything like that, it is just part of the recovery process and he isn't far away.
bangs change coming expect few minutes six tired
He had a few bangs and bruises and he was pretty tired coming off at the end there as you'd expect after his first 40 minutes in six months. He's not going to change the way he plays.
autumn class fantastic great guy last leading months needs seen three
He needs a fantastic pre-season and a great two months leading into the Autumn internationals. If you have seen what I have seen in the last three weeks, you will know this guy is a class act.
continuing develop forward further good local matt
Matt is a good young local forward who has come through the club's academy, and is continuing to develop further as a player.
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.
bit came case knocked medical okay taking
He's okay. He was knocked out but he was okay when he came off and I think they (the medical team) are just taking precautions in case there is a bit of whiplash.
hat putting
I can categorically say I will not be putting my hat in the ring.
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.