Drew Hickey

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Drew Hickey
Born
Sydney, Australia
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
School St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill
University Sydney University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, blindside flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1996–2002 Sydney University
2000–02 New South Wales Waratahs
2002–03 Orrell
2003–08 Worcester 102 (45)
2008–11 Kubota Spears 12 (10)
Coaching career
YearsTeam
1 Sydney University 2nd Grade

Drew Hickey (born in Sydney) is a former Australian Rugby Union player who played blindside flanker and Number 8. In February 2008, he moved to Japan to play for Kubota Spears in Japan's Top League [1] Hickey joined Worcester Warriors in the Summer of 2003 and was an integral part of propelling the team into the Guinness Premiership in 2004. [2] He formerly played for Orrell R.U.F.C., the New South Wales Waratahs and club side Sydney University.

Hickey has also notably played for Australian under 19s, Australian 21s and Australian sevens.

Post professional rugby Hickey is now coaching 2nd grade Sydney University Football Club and works as a Financial Advisor.

References

  1. "Drahm and Hickey to leave Sixways". BBC Sport. 4 February 2008.
  2. "Hickey says 'we can save ourselves'". The Independent. London. 28 April 2007.[ dead link ]