Drew Hickey
Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | St Joseph's | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | Sydney University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 NSW Waratahs and the club side Sydney University.
Hickey has also notably played for Australian under 19's, Australian 21's and Australian sevens.
Post professional rugby Hickey is now coaching 2nd grade Sydney University Football Club and works as a Financial Advisor.
References
- ^ "Drahm and Hickey to leave Sixways". BBC Sport, 4 Feb 2008. 4 February 2008.
- ^ "Hickey says 'we can save ourselves'". The Independent. London. 28 April 2007.
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