Andy Perry

For the English footballer, see Andy Perry (footballer).

Andy Perry
Birth nameAndy Perry
Date of birth (1974-12-28) 28 December 1974 (age 50)
Place of birthPortsmouth, Hampshire, England
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight19 st 1 lb (121 kg)
SchoolSpringfield School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team London Irish
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)



? - 2005
2005 -		 Devonport Services
Bridgwater
Exeter
Plymouth Albion
Newcastle Falcons



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Andy Perry (born 28 December 1974 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England) is a rugby union player for Newcastle Falcons in the Guinness Premiership, playing primarily as a lock.[1]

He has previously played for Exeter and Plymouth Albion. He is a former Royal Marine and has also played for Devonport Services and Bridgwater.[2]

Military service

At age 17, Perry abruptly decided to join the Royal Marines, where he served for 12 years. During his time in the Royal Marines Perry was deployed to Oman, Hong Kong, the Persian Gulf, and Northern Ireland.[3]

Rugby career

On 21 July 2009, he signed for London Irish on a one-year deal.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Falcons remain confident – Perry". BBC. 28 March 2008. Archived from the original on 7 April 2008. Retrieved 2 April 2008.
  2. ^ "Andy Perry". Newcastle Falcons. 31 March 2008. Archived from the original on 4 May 2008. Retrieved 2 April 2008.
  3. ^ Gibson, John (7 March 2006). "Face to face: Andy Perry". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Perry added to London Irish squad". BBC Sport. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.