Rob Andrew

Rob Andrew
MBE
Rob Andrew playing cricket
Born
Christopher Robert Andrew

(1963-02-18) 18 February 1963 (age 61)
Alma materSt John's College, Cambridge
OccupationDirector of Operations
SpouseSara Andrew
ChildrenEmily, Beth, Iola
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Rugby union career
Position(s) fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982–1985 Cambridge University ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985–1986 Nottingham ()
1987–1991 Wasps ()
1991-1992 Toulouse ()
1992–1995 Wasps ()
1995–1999 Newcastle Falcons ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985–1997 England 71 (396)
1989, 1993 British and Irish Lions[1] 5 (11)
Cricket information
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm off-break
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1984–1985Cambridge University
FC debut18 April 1984 Cambridge University v Leicestershire
Last FC5 July 1985 Cambridge University v Oxford University
LA debut5 May 1984 Combined Universities v Hampshire
Last LA18 May 1985 Combined Universities v Essex
Career statistics
Competition FC List A
Matches 17 5
Runs scored 658 150
Batting average 21.22 37.50
100s/50s 1/3 0/1
Top score 101* 82*
Balls bowled 1,433 156
Wickets 12 1
Bowling average 70.58 124.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/77 1/15
Catches/stumpings 6/– 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 8 December 2008

Christopher Robert Andrew MBE (born 18 February 1963) is a former English rugby union player who as a fly-half played 71 Tests for England between 1985 and 1997. Since his retirement from playing he has hold administration roles in both rugby and cricket. He was formerly the Director of Rugby of Newcastle Falcons and Professional Rugby Director at the RFU. He was Chief Executive of Sussex County Cricket Club before joining the England and Wales Cricket Board in 2024 as Managing Director of the professional game.[2]

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 whilst at University and played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Second XI.[3]

Andrew was born in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England on 18 February 1963.[4]

  1. ^ "Player Archive". lionsrugby.com.
  2. ^ "Rob Andrew joins ECB as Managing Director, Professional Game". ECB. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference bbc23nov16 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Player Profile: Rob Andrew". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 June 2024.