# Andrew Trimble

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# wing man

'Exciting' Baloucoune will continue to improve for province and country, says Andrew Trimble

The Ulster wing will get his season up and running against Glasgow Warriors at Kingspan Stadium this week.

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Sep 20th 2021, 9:42 AM

# cult hero

‘Had Dan McFarland coached us, we would have won silverware’

Andrew Trimble reflects on the Ulster glory days and predicts another unforgettable night at Ravenhill tomorrow.

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Dec 10th 2020, 5:17 PM

# Rugby

'I don't think an exception should be made for Zebo': Watch our Guinness Six Nations virtual preview

Former Ireland rugby internationals Andrew Trimble, Niamh Briggs and Ian Keatley were in top form on Thursday night.

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Oct 23rd 2020, 12:39 PM

# join us

Get free tickets for our Guinness Six Nations virtual preview with Andrew Trimble tomorrow evening

Ian Keatley and Niamh Briggs will also join The42′s Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of this weekend’s international rugby.

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Oct 16th 2020, 1:26 PM

# Tweet Elite

Mbappé's Time magazine cover and more tweets of the week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Oct 14th 2018, 10:30 AM

# Life After Rugby

'It was nothing dramatic, but just a wee moment of realisation: 'I miss this''

Andrew Trimble is largely enjoying retirement but there have been moments when he’s wanted to wind the clock back.

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Sep 23rd 2018, 8:00 AM

# Bowing out

'He hits like an absolute train' - Stockdale lauds retiring mentor Trimble

The 33-year-old Ulsterman announced his retirement from professional rugby earlier today.

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May 3rd 2018, 8:00 PM

# suftum

Ulster and Ireland wing Andrew Trimble announces retirement from rugby

The 33-year-old says it is ‘probably the toughest decision that any professional sportsman will make.’

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May 3rd 2018, 3:36 PM

# pro14

Ulster expect Charles Piutau back in action within five weeks after rib injury

If it’s good news you want, Andrew Trimble seems to be over his back issue and may feature against Edinburgh this week.

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Feb 13th 2018, 1:30 PM

# Tackle Your Feelings

'When I get injured I think I can't do this anymore and want to do something else with my life'

Andrew Trimble will today become Ulster’s joint-top appearance maker at the end of a week in which he lent his voice to the ‘Tackle Your Feelings’ campaign. He opens up to The42 about his own mental wellbeing and dealing with the frustrations associated with injury.

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Sep 30th 2017, 12:00 PM

# suftum

Just the 12 changes as Ulster name strong side for Zebre trip

Andrew Trimble set to equal Roger Wilson’s appearances record.

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Sep 29th 2017, 12:50 PM

# Job Done

Ulster remain unbeaten but just about hold off spirited second-half Treviso comeback

Andrew Trimble scored a brace as Les Kiss’ side followed up their win over the Cheetahs last weekend.

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Sep 9th 2017, 8:39 PM

# fresh start

Trimble: 'No more excuses, it's time for Ulster to deliver'

The 32-year-old winger wants to help the northern province end their 11-year trophy drought this season.

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Aug 21st 2017, 6:40 PM

# searing honesty

'We haven't cracked it, we don't know what it is': Ulster ready to work their way out of a rut

‘We’re gonna work their b*****ks off’, says Les Kiss while other teams are preparing for the tail end of the season.

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May 5th 2017, 7:15 AM

# suftum

'This is last chance': Trimble intent on keeping Ulster's play-off hope alive in Thomond Park

With Saracens posing a potential distraction for Munster, Trimble’s side can keep the pressure on Scarlets and Ospreys with a rare win in Limerick.

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Apr 12th 2017, 1:27 PM

# Pro12

Best and Trimble back in harness to help Ulster's play-off push

Ex-Leinster prospect Nick Timoney is in line to make his debut for the northern province when the Cardiff Blues visit.

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Apr 6th 2017, 12:36 PM

# Missing

Trimble and Dillane ruled out Ireland's final Six Nations matches

The Ulster winger picked up a hand injury in Friday’s win over Treviso, while Connacht second row Dillane requires surgery.

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Mar 5th 2017, 2:22 PM

# Christmas Derby

No Andrew Trimble as Ulster name team for Connacht derby

Les Kiss makes six changes for the sold-out clash at Ravenhill.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 12:39 PM

# Pro12

Trimble return boosts Ulster as they make 5-day turnaround from Clermont to Connacht

Kyle McCall, however, looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a ‘significant hamstring injury’.

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Dec 19th 2016, 5:06 PM

# Body blow

Huge blow as kidney problem rules Jared Payne out for 'at least' three months

Andrew Trimble will also miss the back-to-back clashes with Clermont with a foot tendon problem.

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Dec 1st 2016, 2:25 PM

# Confidence

Trimble on beating All Blacks: 'If it is possible to do it once, it is possible to do it again'

The Ulster star is optimistic about Ireland’s chances of securing back-to-back wins over New Zealand.

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Nov 8th 2016, 6:00 AM

# Derby Day

Ulster rest Best, Trimble and Payne for tomorrow's derby clash with Munster

Les Kiss makes eight changes for the sell-out showdown at Ravenhill.

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Oct 27th 2016, 12:44 PM

# starting XV

Trimble returns to captain Ulster but no Bowe for Champions Cup opener

Luke Marshall, Stuart Olding and Ruan Pienaar are also back for Sunday’s trip to Bordeaux.

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Oct 14th 2016, 1:17 PM

# Champions Cup

Ulster expect to have Trimble, Olding and Marshall fit in time for European opener

This week’s trip to face the Pro12 champions will come a week too soon for the homegrown backs.

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Oct 5th 2016, 2:50 PM

# daunting

'The All Blacks can play 10 different ways and they're not easy to prepare for'

Andrew Trimble and Ireland switched onto the task of beating New Zealand earlier this week.

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Aug 26th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Skippers

Trimble and Herring named Ulster captains as Rory Best stands down

Les Kiss has appointed co-captains for the 2016/17 season.

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Aug 17th 2016, 2:34 PM

# trimby

'To be taken seriously, you need to back it up and we didn’t do that'

Andrew Trimble says one final game of the season will be no problem for Ireland.

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Jun 22nd 2016, 1:05 PM

# winging it

Andrew Trimble can't wait to get back to 'the day job', after beating Boks as a flanker

‘I was there, taking the credit! Like I had anything to do with it all happening!’

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Jun 14th 2016, 6:45 AM

# June tests

'Staring down the barrel, you could go there and get hosed' - Trimble

Ireland’s last tour to South Africa in 2004 saw them beaten twice, while they were hammered in 1998.

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Mar 22nd 2016, 7:00 AM

# Influence

Trimble hopes for clinical edge against 'Saracens' of the Six Nations

The 31-year-old wing scored his 17th Test try last weekend against Italy.

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Mar 17th 2016, 7:45 AM

# playmaker

'He cracks the whip': Trimble backs Jackson to threaten Sexton in Ireland shirt

It’s been another frustrating tournament for Jackson, but Joe Schmidt might just feel the need to test an alternative to his starting 10 before bigger Tests come back around.

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Mar 8th 2016, 8:00 AM