Willie Anderson (rugby union, born 1955)
| Date of birth | 3 April 1955 | ||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Sixmilecross, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | rugby union coach | ||||||||||||
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Willie Anderson (born 3 April 1955) is a
While on a 1980 tour in Buenos Aires, Anderson was imprisoned for three months by the Argentinian authorities after attempting to smuggle a flag from a government building. He was later cleared of "demeaning a patriotic symbol".[3]
In a memorable moment, Anderson along with his French rugby counterpart
He attended Omagh Academy.
Coaching
After retiring he became assistant coach of
Anderson coaches Coolmine R.F.C.'s senior first XV. They play in Division 1 of the Leinster League.[8] On 22 March 2011, Willie Anderson led Sullivan Upper School to their second Medallion Shield Victory defeating Limavady Grammar School 17–0.
References
- ^ "Anderson given Scots role". BBC News. 28 May 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "Anderson bucks the trend". BBC Sport. 15 November 2001. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "NZ tour in turmoil: 6 other tours hit by trouble". The Daily Telegraph. 19 June 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ O'Donnell, John (28 August 2010). "It was a bit of a kip, but it was our kip". The Irish Times. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Rihanna chose Jonathan Anderson, the son of former rugby international Willie Anderson, to create a striking Super Bowl outfit". Newsletter.co.uk.
- ^ "Anderson appointed Scotland assistant coach". RTÉ. 28 May 2004. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Anderson takes over at Rainey OB". BBC Sport. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
- ^ "Anderson takes over at Coolmine". 4 February 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
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