Andy Long
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Andy Long is an English rugby union footballer who plays at Hooker for Northampton Saints
. He has 2 caps for England
.
Originally a product of the Bath academy, where he came to the attention of Bath coach Clive Woodward
, having captained England U19 and U21. Woodward was appointed England coach in 1997 and picked the 20-year old on potential for his first match in charge against Australia. However, Long played poorly and was replaced at half-time by Richard Cockerill
, who then started the subsequent matches against New Zealand with Long on the bench. Long however did not again enter the field of play. He was thus seemed destined to become a "one cap wonder" until gaining a second cap against the United States in 2001 when most of the regular England players were away with the 2001 British Lions tour to Australia
. He also played for England in a non cap international against The Barbarians
in 2003.
Meanwhile, Long spent 7 years at Bath, before joining Irish province Munster during the 2003 World Cup
, after which he returned to England with Rotherham
, who were relegated in 2004 and he travelled further north to join Newcastle Falcons
.
On 20 November 2009, He was signed up by Northampton Saints on a short term deal and made his debut on the 29th January 2010 for the Saints' first team against Sale Sharks in the LV cup which they won 20–14. On 31 March 2010, Long signed a contract extension for the club.
He has been called into the England Saxons
squad to face Italy A
in Ragusa
, Sicily
on 9 February 2008.
For the 2011/12 season he is joining Cambridge RUFC as forwards coach
Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints are a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. The Northampton Saints were formed in 1880. They play in green, black and gold colours. They play their home games at Franklin's Gardens, which has a capacity of 13,591....
. He has 2 caps for England
England national rugby union team
The England national rugby union team represents England in rugby union. They compete in the annual Six Nations Championship with France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and Wales. They have won this championship on 26 occasions, 12 times winning the Grand Slam, making them the most successful team in...
.
Originally a product of the Bath academy, where he came to the attention of Bath coach Clive Woodward
Clive Woodward
Sir Clive Ronald Woodward OBE is an English former rugby union player and coach. He was coach of the team from 1997 to 2004, managing them to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup. He is currently the British Olympic Association's Director of Elite Performance.-Early life:Woodward was born in Ely...
, having captained England U19 and U21. Woodward was appointed England coach in 1997 and picked the 20-year old on potential for his first match in charge against Australia. However, Long played poorly and was replaced at half-time by Richard Cockerill
Richard Cockerill
Richard Cockerill is a former English rugby union footballer who played as a hooker.Cockerill was born in Rugby. Joining Leicester Tigers, he established himself as the B of the "ABC club" alongside Graham Rowntree and Darren Garforth .He made his England debut against Argentina in 1997 and...
, who then started the subsequent matches against New Zealand with Long on the bench. Long however did not again enter the field of play. He was thus seemed destined to become a "one cap wonder" until gaining a second cap against the United States in 2001 when most of the regular England players were away with the 2001 British Lions tour to Australia
2001 British Lions tour to Australia
The 2001 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia was a series of matches played by the British Lions rugby union team in Australia.This tour followed the Lions' 1997 tour to South Africa and preceded the 2005 tour to New Zealand....
. He also played for England in a non cap international against The Barbarians
The Barbarians
The Barbarians were an American garage band of the 1960s with a few nationally charted hits. They had their biggest hit with the novelty single "Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl?".-History:...
in 2003.
Meanwhile, Long spent 7 years at Bath, before joining Irish province Munster during the 2003 World Cup
2003 World Cup
2003 World Cup can refer to:* 2003 Cricket World Cup* 2003 Rugby World Cup* 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup* 2003 Speedway World Cup* 2003 FIVB Women's World Cup* 2003 Alpine Skiing World Cup-See also:* 2003 Continental Championships...
, after which he returned to England with Rotherham
Rotherham R.U.F.C.
Rotherham Rugby Union Football Club, or Rotherham Titans are a professional rugby union team from Rotherham, Yorkshire, currently playing in the English RFU Championship-History:...
, who were relegated in 2004 and he travelled further north to join Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons
The Newcastle Falcons is an English rugby union team currently playing in the Aviva Premiership. The club was established in 1877 and played under the name of Gosforth Football Club until 1990. The name was then changed to Newcastle Gosforth and the club began to play at Kingston Park stadium in...
.
On 20 November 2009, He was signed up by Northampton Saints on a short term deal and made his debut on the 29th January 2010 for the Saints' first team against Sale Sharks in the LV cup which they won 20–14. On 31 March 2010, Long signed a contract extension for the club.
He has been called into the England Saxons
England Saxons
England Saxons is the current name of England's men's second national rugby union team. The team has previously been known by a number of names, such as England B, Emerging England and, most recently, England A...
squad to face Italy A
Italy A national rugby union team
The Italy A national rugby union team are the second national rugby union team in Italy after the national side. They compete every year in the IRB Nations Cup.-Fixtures:IRB Nations Cup 2010...
in Ragusa
Ragusa, Italy
Ragusa is a city and comune in southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Ragusa, on the island of Sicily, with around 75,000 inhabitants. It is built on a wide limestone hill between two deep valleys, Cava San Leonardo and Cava Santa Domenica...
, Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
on 9 February 2008.
For the 2011/12 season he is joining Cambridge RUFC as forwards coach