Billy Fulton

Andrew James "Billy" Fulton (born 22 April 1977) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

Billy Fulton
Full nameAndrew James Fulton
Date of birth (1977-04-22) 22 April 1977
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–04 Harlequins ()
2004–05 Northampton Saints ()
2005–06 Bath ()
2006–07 SU Agen ()
2007–08 Harlequins ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–99 North Harbour 17 (0)
2000–01 Canterbury 12 (15)
2002–04 North Harbour 14 (0)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000 Crusaders 1 (0)
2001–02 Highlanders 12 (0)
2004 Blues 4 (5)

Biography

Fulton was born in Auckland and attended Westlake Boys High School.[2]

Rugby career

A half-back, Fulton got called up by the Crusaders for the 2000 Super 12 finals as back up for Ben Hurst following a series of injuries, debuting in the final minutes of their semi-final triumph over the Highlanders, then sitting on the bench for the grand final win over the Brumbies.[3] He also played in the Super 12 with the Highlanders and Blues.[4]

Fulton was a member of the NZ Maori side that won the 2004 Churchill Cup.[5]

An Irish passport holder, Fulton continued his career in Europe after finishing up in the Super 12, appearing for Harlequins, Northampton Saints, Bath and SU Agen.[6]

References
  1. "Rugby: Halfback Fulton to be based in Wellington". NZ Herald. 28 November 2002.
  2. "Quins new scrum half Billy Fulton". Footballnetwork.net. 1 March 2003.
  3. "Rugby: From club footy to the real big time". NZ Herald. 30 June 2000.
  4. "Bath sign Kiwi scrum-half Fulton". BBC News. 31 December 2005.
  5. "Andrew James Fulton". Rugbyhistory.co.nz.
  6. "Fulton fits the bill". Sky Sports. 20 September 2007.
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