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Andy Kennedy

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Recruitment Director, England Students Team Manager, Rugby Coach at the North East Centre of Excellence, Newcastle Uni and Newcastle Falcons DPP Manager.

Joined February 2012
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Helping to raise money for a great cause - supporting student athletes who may be struggling with their mental health is so important and it’s frightening to hear how many feel that the struggle is too much for them. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/…
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Harlequins, Women’s Head of Pathway & Transition. f.mtr.cool/rlhuxtizuk
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Ready to shape the future of the #UniRugby game? 🏉 We’re looking for a University Club Development Lead volunteer to join the SRFU team! Lead national initiatives, support student clubs & help grow the game across England. Closing Friday 5pm ➡️ englandrugby-unis.com/post/v…
Volunteer Opportunity - University Club Development Lead

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“It’s such a good brand of Rugby and so many more people can and should buy into it…🤩 “I thank them so much for every effort, they put their bodies on the line”💪 “Proud that we get to take the trophy into school!”🤣 🗣️@Will_Gupwell spoke to @HartpuryRugby head coach Dan Murphy at full time after being crowned @BUCSSuperRugby Champions 🏆 #BUCSSuperRugby #UniRugby
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FINAL SCORE: Irish Universities 25- 22 @FFSportU Well done to both teams for an exciting game! #IrishUniversityRugby
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Make sure to check out our oppostion for our England Student’s fixture in May, @FFSportU against Irish Universities tomorrow afternoon using the link below ⬇️ youtube.com/live/VXOtw6Pcl0M…
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🇮🇪☘️🏉🐓🇫🇷 𝗝-3 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲 - 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮̀ 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 ! Découvrez la liste des 23 joueurs retenus par le staff tricolore ! #FFSU #SportUniversitaire #RugbyU
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Closing soon! 🚨 We're seeking an experienced & visionary Honorary Head Coach for the England Students Men's team. Help shape the future of student rugby and develop players ready for the next step in their journey! Apply by Sat 30 Nov ➡️ englandrugby-unis.com/post/r… #UniRugby
Former England Student Men's Head Coach Darren Fearn speaking to players during the England Students Match 2024 in Coventry

ALT Former England Student Men's Head Coach Darren Fearn speaking to players during the England Students Match 2024 in Coventry

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After an incredible six seasons as part of the England Students Men’s coaching team, Head Coach Darren Fearn has announced his plans to step down. 🏉 Thank you, Daz, from everyone at the SRFU! 🌹 ❤️ Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ehsuhQ #UniRugby
Darren Fearn and England Students Team Management and white text reading: Thank you Daz

ALT Darren Fearn and England Students Team Management and white text reading: Thank you Daz

Darren holds the winning trophy alongside his assistant coaches and team managers after England Students were victorious with a 25-21 win over France Universities in May 2023 at the Stade André Beaudry, Terrasson-Lavilledieu.

ALT Darren holds the winning trophy alongside his assistant coaches and team managers after England Students were victorious with a 25-21 win over France Universities in May 2023 at the Stade André Beaudry, Terrasson-Lavilledieu.

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MATCH REPORT 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇫🇷 Read the official match report and re-live all the action from last Saturday’s thriller against @FFSportU at @CoventryRugby 👉 englandrugby-unis.com/post/e… #EnglandRugbyStudents | #UniRugby
Match Report. England Students vs France Universities. Black and white image of head coach Darren Fearn after the match

ALT Match Report. England Students vs France Universities. Black and white image of head coach Darren Fearn after the match

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SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 🌹 Here's your 2024 England Students side to face France Universities tomorrow in Coventry! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏉 🇫🇷 Tickets are available @CoventryRugby, or watch the match live on the @EnglandRugby YouTube Channel from 3:45pm. 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=sSzqPkFv…
2024 Squad England Rugby Students 1.Connor Hancock (Leeds Beckett) 2.Oliver Fletcher (Newcastle) 3.Callum Hancock (Leeds Beckett) 4.Jay Ecclesfield (Nottingham Trent) 5.Will Jeanes (Bath) 6.Lucas Dorrell (Exeter) Captain 7.Jack Forsythe (Exeter) 8.⁠ ⁠Louie Kirkham (Leeds Beckett) 9.Rhys Price (Hartpury) 10.Morgan Meredith (Loughborough) 11.Max Pepper (Durham) 12.Tommy Mathews (Hartpury) 13.Charlie McCaig (Exeter) 14. Connor Moyse (Nottingham) 15.Iwan Price-Thomas (Bath) 16.Joshua MacAndrew (Exeter) 17.Eric Nixon (Loughborough) 18.Tom Gulley (Exeter) 19.Barnaby Waddell (Cardiff Met) 20.Arthur Green (Durham) 21.Charlie Briers (Loughborough) 22.Joe Mounsey (Newcastle) 23.Josiah Edwards-Giraud (Hartpury)

ALT 2024 Squad England Rugby Students 1.Connor Hancock (Leeds Beckett) 2.Oliver Fletcher (Newcastle) 3.Callum Hancock (Leeds Beckett) 4.Jay Ecclesfield (Nottingham Trent) 5.Will Jeanes (Bath) 6.Lucas Dorrell (Exeter) Captain 7.Jack Forsythe (Exeter) 8.⁠ ⁠Louie Kirkham (Leeds Beckett) 9.Rhys Price (Hartpury) 10.Morgan Meredith (Loughborough) 11.Max Pepper (Durham) 12.Tommy Mathews (Hartpury) 13.Charlie McCaig (Exeter) 14. Connor Moyse (Nottingham) 15.Iwan Price-Thomas (Bath) 16.Joshua MacAndrew (Exeter) 17.Eric Nixon (Loughborough) 18.Tom Gulley (Exeter) 19.Barnaby Waddell (Cardiff Met) 20.Arthur Green (Durham) 21.Charlie Briers (Loughborough) 22.Joe Mounsey (Newcastle) 23.Josiah Edwards-Giraud (Hartpury)

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Preview: England Students v France Universities | Live Stream A look ahead to Saturday's LIVE @EngRugbyUnis v @FranceRugby Unis - a huge game, featuring some true stars of the future! Available LIVE on NextGenXV at 3.45pm on Saturday! nextgenxv.com/2024/05/02/liv… #LiveRugby
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Preview: England Students v France Universities | Live Stream Huge game for @EngRugbyUnis this Saturday LIVE on NextGenXV. An iconic fixture, University rugby's finest! @DRoj will be joined a star of the last 2 games, Charlie Titcombe! nextgenxv.com/2024/05/02/liv… @VitaSports_
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Don’t forget there’s still time to get your tickets for Saturday! 🎟️ 👉 coventryrugby.co.uk/other-ev…
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The 2024 England Students fixture against France Universities is confirmed for 4pm on Sat 4 May @CoventryRugby Club! Tickets are now on sale & we're hoping to see loads of supporters for what is set to be another epic clash. Info & tickets ⬇️ englandrugby-unis.com/post/e… #UniRugby
Images of England Students Team with text reading: Le Crunch Book you Ticket England Students V France Universities with England Rugby Students and France U logos

ALT Images of England Students Team with text reading: Le Crunch Book you Ticket England Students V France Universities with England Rugby Students and France U logos

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England Students Head Coach Darren Fearn has selected his 23-player squad to face France Universities 🏉 The fixture will be played at Coventry Rugby Club on Saturday 4 May Click below for more details 👇 @EngRugbyUnis | @EnglandRugby

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England Students Head Coach Darren Fearn has selected his 23-player squad to head into camp @RAF_Cosford ahead of the clash against France Universities on Saturday 4 May @CoventryRugby. Huge congrats to all the students selected! 👏 Tickets & more info➡️ englandrugby-unis.com/post/e…
England Students Head Coach Darren Fearn squad annocement text reads: Barnaby Waddell (Cardiff Met) Callum Hancock (Leeds Beckett) Charlie Briers (Loughborough) Charlie McCaig (Exeter) Connor Hancock (Leeds Beckett) Connor Moyse (Nottingham) Eric Nixon (Loughborough) George Taylor (Loughborough) Iwan Price-Thomas (Bath) Jack Forsythe (Exeter) Jay Ecclesfield (Nottingham Trent) Joe Mounsey (Newcastle) Joshua MacAndrew (Exeter) Josiah Edwards-Giraud (Hartpury) Louis Kirkham (Leeds Beckett) Lucas Dorrell (Exeter) Max Pepper (Durham) Morgan Meredith (Loughborough) Oliver Fletcher (Newcastle) Rhys William Price (Hartpury) Tom Gulley (Exeter) Thomas Matthews (Hartpury) Will Jeanes (Bath)

ALT England Students Head Coach Darren Fearn squad annocement text reads: Barnaby Waddell (Cardiff Met) Callum Hancock (Leeds Beckett) Charlie Briers (Loughborough) Charlie McCaig (Exeter) Connor Hancock (Leeds Beckett) Connor Moyse (Nottingham) Eric Nixon (Loughborough) George Taylor (Loughborough) Iwan Price-Thomas (Bath) Jack Forsythe (Exeter) Jay Ecclesfield (Nottingham Trent) Joe Mounsey (Newcastle) Joshua MacAndrew (Exeter) Josiah Edwards-Giraud (Hartpury) Louis Kirkham (Leeds Beckett) Lucas Dorrell (Exeter) Max Pepper (Durham) Morgan Meredith (Loughborough) Oliver Fletcher (Newcastle) Rhys William Price (Hartpury) Tom Gulley (Exeter) Thomas Matthews (Hartpury) Will Jeanes (Bath)

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Exciting news! Our Director of Rugby, Darren Fearn, has been appointed the new Forward coach at Doncaster Knights ⚔ We’re delighted that Darren will continue to play an integral role in our University rugby programme 🏉 Read more: ncl.ac.uk/sport/news/news-it… 📸©Three2
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The 2024 England Students fixture against France Universities is confirmed for 4pm on Sat 4 May @CoventryRugby Club! Tickets are now on sale & we're hoping to see loads of supporters for what is set to be another epic clash. Info & tickets ⬇️ englandrugby-unis.com/post/e… #UniRugby
Images of England Students Team with text reading: Le Crunch Book you Ticket England Students V France Universities with England Rugby Students and France U logos

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A good article, initially written last season but made available for non-subscribers recently, which gives a wide ranging look at the storied history and exciting present of university rugby union. #BUCSSuperRugby
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🎓 University rugby was once considered the game of the elite, but the rise of BUCS rugby has changed the face of the sport. At a time of instability within the professional game, our educational institutions could provide an answer. Read for FREE via therugbyjournal.com/rugby-bl….
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🎉 A big shout out to all 51 members of our External Rugby Developer Workforce. This October/November saw 162 deployments across 55 Award courses. A huge thank you for their ongoing support. We also had 16 newly qualified Rugby Developers across the North. Well done everyone! 👏
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