Andy Robinson
England "First Team" training session.
Full name	Andrew Robinson
Date of birth	3 April, 1964
Place of birth	Taunton, Somerset
Height	1.75M (5ft 9in)
Weight	88Kg (194lb)
Rugby union career
Position	Flanker
National team(s)		Caps	(points)
1988-1995	England (Elite)	8	(4)
correct as of 22 Oct 06.
Teams coached
1997-(98-00) 2004-2006	Bath Rugby England (Elite)
correct as of 29 Nov 06.
Other Information

Andy Robinson (born 3 April 1964 in Taunton, Somerset) is a former English rugby union footballer who played openside flanker for Bath and England. He was head coach of England from October 2004 until his resignation on 29 November 2006 [1]. Public domain, from http://www. ... Taunton is the county town of Somerset, England. ... Somerset is a county in the south-west of England. ... A rugby union scrum. ... A rugby union team is made up of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered from 1 to 8; and seven backs, numbered from 9 to 15[1]. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to seven replacements. ... A rugby union team is made up of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered from 1 to 8; and seven backs, numbered from 9 to 15[1]. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to seven replacements. ... The following is a list of international rugby union teams: Any team added to this list should have a corresponding Category:International rugby union teams or Category:National rugby union teams link put into the bottom the article to keep the Category database up to date. ... A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ... First international (also the worlds first) Scotland 4 - 1 England (27 March 1871) Largest win England 134 - 0 Romania (17 November 2001) Worst defeat Australia 76 - 0 England (6 June 1998) The England national rugby union team are the current World Champions of rugby union. ... Official website bathrugby. ... First international (also the worlds first) Scotland 4 - 1 England (27 March 1871) Largest win England 134 - 0 Romania (17 November 2001) Worst defeat Australia 76 - 0 England (6 June 1998) The England national rugby union team are the current World Champions of rugby union. ... April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Taunton is the county town of Somerset, England. ... Somerset is a county in the south-west of England. ... A rugby union scrum. ... A rugby union team is made up of 15 players: eight forwards, numbered from 1 to 8; and seven backs, numbered from 9 to 15[1]. Depending upon the competition, there may be up to seven replacements. ... Official website bathrugby. ... First international (also the worlds first) Scotland 4 - 1 England (27 March 1871) Largest win England 134 - 0 Romania (17 November 2001) Worst defeat Australia 76 - 0 England (6 June 1998) The England national rugby union team are the current World Champions of rugby union. ... November 29 is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Biography

Robinson made his England debut against Australia on 12 June 1988, and gained eight caps before playing his last match on 18 November 1995 against South Africa. June 12 is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Robinson was quite small for a back row forward, being only 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), and weighing 194 lb (88 kg), and his career may have suffered from being "too small". Other small opensides, most notably Neil Back suffered from the same problem. (Back later went on to win 66 caps, showing the idea to be wrong.) Neil Antony Back (born January 16, 1969 in Coventry) is a former international rugby union footballer for England, who also played for Leicester Tigers. ...

Whilst playing rugby for Bath, Robinson taught Mathematics, Physical Education and Rugby at King Edward's School, Bath and later Colston's Collegiate School, Bristol, where he and Alan Martinovic masterminded the school's Daily Mail Cup wins in 1995 and 1996. 'Robbo' then left to play professionally with Bath. King Edwards School (KES), Bath in South-West England is a Private School providing education for pupils aged 3 - 18. ... Colstons Collegiate School is an independent co-educational school in Bristol, England. ... View from Cumberland Basin of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge Bristol (IPA: ) is a city, unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, 115 miles (185 km) west of London. ... The Daily Mail Cup is the English schools rugby union cup competition. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Robinson later went into coaching, and coached Bath before being appointed forwards coach for the England side, deputy to Clive Woodward. When Woodward resigned from the role of England coach in September 2004, Robinson was named as acting coach before being confirmed in the position. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Career as England Head Coach

Robinson won just nine of his twenty two matches in charge after replacing World Cup-winning Sir Clive Woodward in 2004. In November 2006, it was confirmed that Robinson would remain Head Coach with the position reviewed after the two tests against South Africa. Defeat in the second test [2] increased demands from supporters that he should be replaced. The following Monday, November 27th 2006, the BBC reported that Robinson was to resign or face the sack.[3]. On November 29 his resignation as head coach was announced, with Robinson blaming his lack of support from the RFU [4]. November 29 is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Career record

International

Career Record (as England "first fifteen" player): Played 8, Won 4, Drawn 1, lost 3^[1]

International (as England Head Coach) First international (also the worlds first) Scotland 4 - 1 England (27 March 1871) Largest win England 134 - 0 Romania (17 November 2001) Worst defeat Australia 76 - 0 England (6 June 1998) The England national rugby union team are the current World Champions of rugby union. ...

Career Record: Games Coached 22 (November 2004 — November 2006)

Won: 9 Lost: 13 Drawn: 0

Biggest Win (all): Canada 70-0 (November 2004)

Biggest Loss (all): Australia 34-3 (June 2006)

Biggest Loss (home): All Blacks 20-41, at Twickenham on 5th November 2006. First international Australia 3 - 22 New Zealand (15 August 1903) Largest win New Zealand 145 - 17 Japan (4 June 1995) Worst defeat Australia 28 - 7 New Zealand (28 August 1999) World Cup Appearances 5 (First in 1987) Best result Champions, 1987 The All Blacks are New Zealands national rugby...

External links

• Rugby Football union
• Planet-rugby stats
• Sporting Heroes

References