Andrew Trimble facts for kids
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| Birth name | Andrew David Trimble | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 20 October 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Coleraine, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (15 st 8 lb; 218 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Coleraine Academical Institution | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Queen's University Belfast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Anna Trimble | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrew Trimble, born on October 20, 1984, is a famous former Irish rugby union player. He played for the Ulster team and also represented Ireland in international matches. Andrew was known for his speed and skill on the field.
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Andrew Trimble's Rugby Journey
Andrew Trimble started his rugby journey at Coleraine Academical Institution. He played in the Ulster Schools Cup, which is a big competition for school teams.
Playing for Ulster
Andrew played for Ulster Rugby as an outside wing or centre. In April 2006, he signed a new three-year contract with Ulster. He also played club rugby for Ballymena RFC. Andrew represented Ireland's schoolboy team and the Ireland Under-21 team.
He faced some injuries during his career. For example, he had surgery on his groin and knee. In May 2018, Andrew Trimble announced that he was retiring from professional rugby. However, he still plays rugby sometimes for his local club in Coleraine.
Andrew Trimble's International Career
Andrew Trimble made his first appearance for the Ireland national rugby union team in 2005. This was during the IRB Autumn Internationals against Australia. He stepped in for an injured player, Brian O'Driscoll. The next week, he played against Romania and scored two tries, helping Ireland win.
Key Moments for Ireland
Andrew continued to play well and was part of Ireland's team for the 2006 Six Nations Championship. He scored another try against France. He also played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, playing both on the wing and in the centre.
In the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Andrew scored a try in Ireland's big win against Russia. He then played in all five matches of the 2012 Six Nations Championship. He scored tries against Italy and Scotland in that tournament.
Andrew was a key player in the 2014 Six Nations Championship. He scored three tries, including a very important one against France in Paris. This try helped Ireland win the championship title!
In September 2015, Andrew was not chosen for the Ireland squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Andrew Trimble's Achievements
Andrew Trimble won many awards and titles during his rugby career.
Individual Awards
- Ulster Rugby Player of the Year: 2006, 2010, 2013, 2014
- BT Irish Rugby Union Players Association's Newcomer of the Year
- Pro14 Team of the Year: 2013-14
- IRUPA Players' Player of the Year: 2014
- The Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year: 2014
- Ulster Rugby Writers’ Player of the Year: 2014
- Ulster Rugby Supporters Club Player of the Year: 2013, 2014
Team Honours
- Ulster:
- Celtic League: 2005-06
- Ireland:
- Six Nations: 2014
- Triple Crown: 2006, 2007
Andrew Trimble's Life Outside Rugby
Andrew Trimble went to Coleraine Academical Institution for school. After that, he started studying physics at Queen's University Belfast. However, he later decided to study Theology at Belfast Bible College instead.
Andrew is a dedicated Christian. He reads Psalm 84 before every match to prepare himself. He is also a fan of the football team Liverpool F.C.. Andrew married his wife, Anna, in March 2009. He holds both British and Irish passports.
See also
In Spanish: Andrew Trimble para niños
