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Andy Ellis

Birth name	Andrew Michael Ellis
Date of birth	(1984-02-21) 21 February 1984 (age 41)
Place of birth	Christchurch, Canterbury region, New Zealand
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Weight	89 kg (14 st 0 lb)
School	Burnside High School
University	Lincoln University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back Current team Rugby United New York All Black No. 1068 Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2005–2013 2006–2016 2014–2020 2021– Canterbury Crusaders Kobelco Steelers Rugby United New York 73 154 56 11 (84) (144) (107) (15) Correct as of 8 July 2021 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2005 2006–2015 2007 2010–2017 2015–2018 New Zealand Colts New Zealand Junior All Blacks Barbarian F.C. World XV 4 28 5 6 3 (10) (20) (5) (20) (10) Correct as of 13 January 2021

Andrew "Andy" Ellis (born February 21, 1984) is a famous New Zealand rugby union player. He is known for playing as a scrum-half. Currently, he plays for Rugby United New York (RUNY) in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Before joining RUNY, Andy played for the Kobelco Steelers in Japan. He also played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby and Canterbury in New Zealand's provincial rugby.

Rugby Career Highlights

Andy Ellis started his rugby journey early. In 2005, he played for the New Zealand under-21 team.

Playing for the Crusaders

His first year in Super Rugby was in 2006 with the Crusaders. He quickly became a key player, even taking the starting spot from another experienced player. He helped the Crusaders reach the final, but he couldn't play due to a knee injury.

Becoming an All Black

Andy Ellis made his debut for the All Blacks in 2006 against England. This was a big achievement for him. He was also chosen for the 2007 Rugby World Cup team.

After the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Andy wasn't selected for the All Blacks for a few years. But he made a comeback in 2015, playing against Samoa.

About Andy's Life

Andy Ellis grew up in New Zealand. He went to Burnside High School from 1997 to 2001.

Family Life

Andy is the oldest of three children. His parents are Sue and Greg Ellis. He has two siblings, a sister named Amanda and a brother named Simon.

In 2007, Andy married his wife, Emma Bainbridge. They had been together for seven years before getting married. In December 2009, they welcomed their daughter, Scarlett.

Beyond Rugby

In 2018, Andy Ellis helped launch a new project called Gravity satellite internet. This project aims to provide internet access to people in rural parts of New Zealand who might not have traditional broadband.