Andy Newman
Welsh rugby union player
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Andrew Newman (born 7 January 1978 in Leicester, England) is a former Welsh international rugby union player who played for Glasgow Warriors at the Lock position.[1]
7 January 1978
| Born | Andrew Newman 7 January 1978 Leicester, Leicestershire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 122 kg (19 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Newman played for Neath and Swansea at amateur level.[2]
Professional career
He started at Northampton Saints and won the Heineken Cup with them in 2000 but he finished playing with them in 2001.[3]
He moved on to play with the Ospreys in 2003.[2] He made 75 appearances for the Welsh team and scored 6 tries with them.[4] He won the Celtic League while with Ospreys.[5]
He signed for Glasgow Warriors in 2006.[citation needed]
He also played for Grenoble and London Scottish.[6]
International career
He was capped by Wales at U21 level and at 'A' grade.[7]
Business career
He moved into Finance and now works with LGT Vestra.[5]