Andy Friend

Andy Friend

coach Australia

Andy Friend is an accomplished rugby coach from Australia, recognized for his successful tenure as head coach of Connacht, where he contributed to the development of the team over five seasons before moving on to new opportunities.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
8,845
Power
9$
Sentiment
7.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 3 7.67 0.18% +0% 5,030,000 8,845 $5,100 9$
Totals 3 5,030,000 8,845 $5,100 9$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Andy Friend is the old Connacht coach and Canberra native who knows Hansen well. 7

Andy Farrell Mack Hansen Blair Kinghorn Hugo Keenan Tommy Freeman Tuipulotu Bundee Aki Garry Ringrose James Lowe Jamison Gibson Park Finn Russell Dan Sheehan Tadhg Furlong Ellis Genge Joe Mccarthy Maro Itoje Jack Conan Tom Curry Ollie Chessum Andrew Porter Ronan Kelleher Josh Van Der Flier Stephen Larkham Lington Ieli Rory Scott Ryan Lonergan David Feliuai Corey Toole Cadeyrn Neville Andy Muirhead Tom Hooper Lachie Hooper
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Andy Farrell’s men visit Canberra – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Friend is the head coach who has played a significant role in the development of Mack Hansen's rugby career. 9

Mack Hansen Darragh Finlay Bealham Mark Sexton Kerri Friend Brian Friend Prue Friend Jackson Friend Josh Friend
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Andy Friend on his role in the rise and rise of Mack Hansen – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Friend called Mack Hansen to ask if he would be interested in joining Connacht. 7

Mack Hansen Andy Farrell Ryan Lonergan Lachlan Lonergan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Mack Hansen eager to represent the Lions in front of his hometown crowd – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Friend is mentioned among the fine coaches that Connacht has had. 6

Stuart Lancaster David Humphreys Warren Gatland Pat Lam Michael Cheika Rory Teague Mike Ford Richard Cockerill Dan Lancaster Nina Lancaster
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Stuart Lancaster quite the coup for Connacht and IRFU – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Pete Wilkins was promoted to his current role under the then director of rugby Andy Friend. 5

Pete Wilkins Cullie Tucker Mark Sexton Scott Fardy Rod Seib Billy Millard Willie Ruane David Humphreys Sarah Wilkins Harry Wilkins Oscar Wilkins
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Pete Wilkins officially steps down as head coach of Connacht – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Andy Friend had spent five seasons at Connacht as head coach before Scott Fardy joined as defence coach. 7

Rod Seib Scott Fardy Pete Wilkins Stephen Larkham Mark Sexton Johnny Sexton Colm Tucker John Muldoon
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Australian A head coach Rod Seib to join Connacht set-up next season – The Irish Times