Andy Vilk

Who is Andy Vilk?

Andrew Vilk is a rugby union footballer who plays at centre for Calvisano. He plays in the forwards for England Sevens and is a strong and powerful runner.

From Hammersmith, his parents moved to Goring-On-Thames when he was very young. He was educated at The Oratory School, near Reading, where he played both rugby and soccer until he was 17. At 18 he spent a year in New Zealand aiding the Physical Education department at Tauranga Boys' College and mentoring children with learning difficulties, primarily helping develop reading skills. He returned to take a Geography degree at Loughborough University and came under the gaze of mentor Alan Buzza.

For the 2003/04 season, Andy joined Northampton Saints Senior Academy from Loughborough University, when he was the leading try scorer in the Northern Conference of the Zurich A League. He also made his first team debut against Rotherham that season. In 2006 he transferred to Sale Sharks.

In February 2005, Andy made his England Sevens debut in Wellington and was a member of the winning side at the 2006 Hong Kong Sevens, he also won a Commonwealth medal at Melbourne.