Billy Fulton | |
Full Name: | Andrew James Fulton |
Birth Date: | 22 April 1977 |
Birth Place: | Auckland, New Zealand |
Height: | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight: | 190 lb |
Position: | Half-back |
Years1: | 2003–04 |
Clubs1: | Harlequins |
Years2: | 2004–05 |
Clubs2: | Northampton Saints |
Years3: | 2005–06 |
Clubs3: | Bath |
Years4: | 2006–07 |
Clubs4: | SU Agen |
Years5: | 2007–08 |
Clubs5: | Harlequins |
Provinceyears1: | 1997–99 |
Provinceapps1: | 17 |
Provincepoints1: | 0 |
Provinceyears2: | 2000–01 |
Provinceapps2: | 12 |
Provincepoints2: | 15 |
Provinceyears3: | 2002–04 |
Provinceapps3: | 14 |
Provincepoints3: | 0 |
Superyears1: | 2000 |
Superapps1: | 1 |
Superpoints1: | 0 |
Superyears2: | 2001–02 |
Superapps2: | 12 |
Superpoints2: | 0 |
Superyears3: | 2004 |
Superapps3: | 4 |
Superpoints3: | 5 |
Andrew James "Billy" Fulton (born 22 April 1977) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]
Fulton was born in Auckland and attended Westlake Boys High School.[2]
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]