Andrew Trimble
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{{Use Hiberno-English|date=March 2017}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Andrew Trimble
| image = File:Andrew Trimble 2017.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Andrew David Trimble
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|10|20}}
| birth_place = Coleraine, Northern Ireland
| height = {{height|m=1.86}}
| school = Coleraine Academical Institution
| university = Queen's University Belfast
| repyears1 = 2005–2017
| repyears2 = 2005–13
| repteam1 = Ireland
| repteam2 = Ireland Wolfhounds
| amatteam1 = Ballymena
| years1 = 2005–2018
| clubs1 = Ulster
| points1 = 382
| apps1 = 229
| amatyears1 =
| ru_amateurupdate =
| ru_clubupdate = 26 February 2021{{cite web |title=Andrew TRIMBLE, Centre |url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/andrew-trimble-3444.html |website=ITS Rugby |access-date=18 February 2024}}
| repcaps1 = 70
| repcaps2 = 3
| reppoints1 = 85
| reppoints2 = 5
| ru_ntupdate = 26 February 2017
| spouse = Anna Trimble
}}
Andrew Trimble (born 20 October 1984) is a former Irish rugby union player who played for Ulster and represented Ireland at international level.
Club career
He attended Coleraine Academical Institution,{{cite web|url=http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/ulster_first_team.php?player=5817&includeref=dynamic |publisher=Ulster Rugby |access-date=2011-08-27 |title=Player Profiles: Ulster Rugby 1st XV |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111025140052/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/ulster_first_team.php?player=5817&includeref=dynamic |archive-date=25 October 2011 }} where he competed in the Ulster Schools Cup.
He played at outside centre or on the wing for Ulster Rugby. In April 2006 he signed a new three-year deal with Ulster. Trimble also played club rugby for Ballymena RFC in the AIB League and has represented Ireland Schools and the Ireland U21 team.{{cite web|url=http://www.irishrugby.ie/226_161.php |title=Andrew Trimble |access-date=2010-01-24 |publisher=Irish Rugby |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080411210646/http://www.irishrugby.ie/226_161.php |archive-date=11 April 2008 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/heaven-on-earth-but-theres-better-to-come-127432.html|title=Heaven on earth, but there's better to come|date=5 March 2006|last=O'Brien|first=John|access-date=2010-01-23|work=Irish Independent}}
Due to a pre-season groin injury, however, he required surgery and missed part of the 2007–08 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/lions-tour/trimble-ruled-out-until-next-season-1721544.html|title=Trimble ruled out until next season|date=28 April 2009|access-date=2010-01-23|work=Irish Independent}} He later underwent a hernia operation.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/magners-league/trimble-targets-the-best-of-both-worlds-1660301.html|title=Trimble targets the best of both worlds|date=4 March 2009|last=Kelly|first=David|access-date=2010-01-24|work=Irish Independent}} On 30 April 2009, Trimble underwent surgery on his right knee to remove a piece of chipped bone.
In May 2018, Trimble announced that he would be retiring from rugby at the end of the 2017–18 season. He does however, on occasion, still partake in amateur level competition with his local Coleraine rugby club.{{cite web |url= https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/model-pro-andrew-trimble-has-created-fine-legacy-for-himself-36872192.html|title =Model pro Andrew Trimble has created fine legacy for himself |date=4 May 2018 |work=Irish Independent|access-date=4 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.derrynow.com/news/sport/490860/five-from-five.html |date=2 November 2019 |access-date=25 November 2019 |title=Andrew Trimble can't stop Limavady picking up five from five |website=DerryNow.com |url-access=subscription}}{{cite podcast |url=https://soundcloud.com/an-irishman-abroad/andrew-trimble-episode-323 |access-date=25 November 2019 |author-link=Jarlath Regan |author=Jarlath Rega n|edition=323 |title=Andrew Trimble |work=An Irishman Abroad |publisher=SoundCloud |date=24 November 2019}}
International career
Trimble, replacing the injured Brian O'Driscoll, made his debut for the Ireland national rugby union team during the 2005 IRB Autumn Internationals, against Australia. He started again the following week against Romania, securing victory for the Irish with two tries.
Building on his earlier success, Trimble made the 22-man squad for Ireland's 2006 Six Nations Championship opener against Italy. He came on as a second-half replacement to score his third try against France, the following week. Trimble was a member of the Ireland team for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and played both on the wing and in the centre. Due to injuries, he missed both Ireland's 2008 and 2009 summer tours.
Trimble scored a try at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, in Ireland's 62-12 victory over Russia, before starting all 5 matches in the 2012 Six Nations Championship at left wing, scoring in home matches against Italy and Scotland.
Trimble featured in the 2014 Six Nations Championship, scoring three tries in total, with a crucial one coming in the final Irish game of the championship against France in Paris which sealed the title.
In September 2015, Trimble was left out of the Ireland squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/34110217|title=Rugby World Cup 2015: Andrew Trimble left out of Ireland squad|date=1 September 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=1 September 2015}}
Career statistics
= International analysis by opposition =
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| Opposition
! Played ! Win ! Loss ! Draw ! Tries ! Points ! Win % | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| align="left" | {{ru|ARG}} | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | {{#expr:3/4*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|AUS}} | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | {{#expr:2/5*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|CAN}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|ENG}} | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | {{#expr:4/9*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|FIJ}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|FRA}} | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 | {{#expr:2/10*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|ITA}} | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | {{#expr:8/8*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|NAM}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|NZL}} | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | {{#expr:1/6*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|ROM}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|RUS}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|SAM}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|SCO}} | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | {{#expr:5/7*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|RSA}} | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | {{#expr:2/5*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|USA}} | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | {{#expr:1/1*100 round 2}} |
| align="left" | {{ru|WAL}} | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | {{#expr:4/8*100 round 2}} |
| class="sortbottom"
! style="text-align:center;" | Career ! 70 | 38 | 30 | 2 | 17 | 85 | {{#expr:38/70*100 round 2}}% |
{{as of|2024|02|18|lc=y}}{{cite web |title=Career Figures |url=http://en.espn.co.uk/statsguru/rugby/player/15083.html?class=1;template=results;type=player |website=espnscrum |access-date=18 February 2024}}
Honours
=Individual=
- Ulster Rugby Player of the Year (4): 2006, 2010,Richard Mulligan, "Henry hat-trick caps super year", News Letter, 21 May 2010 2013,Richard Mullugan, "Nevin Spence honoured at Ulster Rugby awards", News Letter, 11 May 2013 2014{{cite web |title=Trimble Completes Ulster Awards Hat-Trick |url=https://www.irishrugby.ie/2014/05/03/trimble-completes-ulster-awards-hat-trick/ |website=Irish Rugby |access-date=18 February 2024}}
- BT Irish Rugby Union Players Association's newcomer of the year{{Citation needed|date=December 2010}}
- Pro14 Team of the Year (1): 2013-14
- IRUPA Players' Player of the Year (1): 2014
- The Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year (1): 2014{{cite web |title=Andrew Trimble picks up player of the year award |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/andrew-trimble-picks-up-player-of-the-year-award-1.1996774 |website=Irish Times |access-date=18 February 2024}}
- Ulster Rugby Writers’ Player of the Year (1): 2014
- Ulster Rugby Supporters Club Player of the Year (2): 2013, 2014
=Ulster=
- Celtic League (1): 2005-06
=Ireland=
- Six Nations (1): 2014
- Triple Crown (2): 2006, 2007
Personal life
Trimble attended Coleraine Academical Institution. After graduating, he attended Queen's University Belfast to study physics. After a year however, he dropped out, and decided to study Theology at Belfast Bible College instead. He supports Liverpool F.C. Trimble married his wife, Anna, in March 2009.
Trimble is a devout Christian who reads Psalm 84 to prepare before every match.{{cite web | work=eden.co.uk| title=Five Top Players on God's Rugby Squad| url=http://www.eden.co.uk/blog/sport/five-top-players-on-gods-rugby-squad-p11248 |access-date= 16 March 2014}}
Trimble holds both British and Irish passports.{{cite web |url= https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/andrew-trimble-people-in-the-republic-are-not-ready-for-a-united-ireland-1.4822360 |title= Andrew Trimble: People in the Republic are not ready for a united Ireland |publisher= The Irish Times |access-date= 22 March 2022}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20111025140052/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/ulster_first_team.php?player=5817&includeref=dynamic Ulster profile]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110807025616/http://www.irishrugby.ie/squads/index.php?player=5817&includeref=dynamic IRFU profile]
- {{ESPNscrum|15083}}
{{Ireland Squad 2007 World Cup}}
{{Ireland Squad 2011 Rugby World Cup}}
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