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.
| 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 College, Hunters Hill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Sydney University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
edit- ^ "Drahm and Hickey to leave Sixways". BBC Sport. 4 February 2008.
- ^ "Hickey says 'we can save ourselves'". The Independent. London. 28 April 2007.[dead link]
External links
edit- Worcester Warriors Player Profile[permanent dead link]
- Sydney University 2nd Grade Coaching Staff and Team members
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