Andy Grundy

Andy Grundy (born 19 November 1977) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, he played as a prop.

Andy Grundy
Personal information
Full nameAndrew Thomas Grundy
Born (1977-11-19) 19 November 1977
England
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1999–2000 Leigh Centurions 25 4 0 0 16
2001–02 Gateshead Thunder 24 7 0 0 28
2002–03 Lancashire Lynx 21 5 0 0 20
2003–04 Rochdale Hornets 19 3 0 0 12
Total 89 19 0 0 76
Source: [1]

Grundy, a one-time England Schoolboy International, started his career in the Wigan Warriors youth system. He was the first choice prop in the front-row for the all-conquering Alliance team, littered at the time with regular first team players. He went on to gain a first team squad number under then Wigan and Great Britain head coach Andy Goodway, before a change of coaching and management staff lead to a subsequent shake-up of playing staff, that lay witness to many fringe players releases.[2][3] Grundy then went on to play for the Leigh Centurions, Gateshead Thunder, Lancashire Lynx and the Rochdale Hornets in the Northern Ford Premiership.[3][4][5] In 2001 Grundy was selected for Wales, after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Gateshead Thunder with the three games of the season remaining, for a short stint with the Warrington Wolves.[6]


Coaching career

Grundy was named as Assistant Coach of England Colleges Rugby League Team in 2018, who played against a select French team and the winter international against the Australian Schoolboys, as part of their five-game tour of England.


Radio and Host Speaker

Andy Grundy Radio Commentating
Andy Grundy Hosting Wigan Warriors (Riversiders) 2018-19 End of Season Awards

Grundy is Rugby Football League (RFL) Media Accredited, often writing numerous articles, most notable being a regular page in the Saint Helens match day programme. Grundy is also a guest speaker and host, who often commentates on games, in particular the Championship and League One fixtures.

References

  1. Andy Grundy rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. 2000 Season wigan.rlfans.com
  3. The squad details Archived 21 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine onwardhornetsonward.co.uk
  4. Northern Ford Premiership preview bbc.co.uk, 18 January 2001
  5. 1999 season reports Leigh Match Report Archive: 03/01/10 - 10/01/10, 8 January 2010
  6. Harris named in Wales squad BBC, 20 June 2001

Additional references

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