Have spent the last week exploring the beautiful region of France from Annecy to Saint Etienne. Took in the ⁦Wallabies⁩ game v ⁦Fiji Rugby Union⁩ - better team won on the night. Heading to Lyon for the crucial game v Wales 🏉

Headed south from Lyon after a disappointing weekend 😩. Have entered the stunning Côte du Rhone & Châteauneuf-du-Pape region. Life is all of a sudden better again 😎🍷🇫🇷

Another week on the road completed where we’ve travelled from the sea & pink flamingos, to the Pyrenees & more stunning scenery + hiking/cycling trails 😊. #RWC23 is heating up with some amazing games in store. Will be watching them all 🏉🍀 😉

Spent the weekend in the wonderful Basque Country enjoying sun, surf, seafood and some of the most amazing Test rugby ever watched 🏉!! Gutted for ⁦Irish Rugby⁩ but incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved. Onwards & upwards 🇮🇪🍀

Loved our time in Bordeaux, thanks mainly to our hosts Claude & Adeline 🙏. A beautiful city with rich history…and the odd Château 🍷😉. With less than a week to go in France before we jump on our ferry to UK, we’re continuing to head north up the coast…🇫🇷

Well done ⁦ACT Brumbies⁩ for the beautiful service for our old mate Quinzo ❤️. A man who gave so much to so many of us lucky ones who wandered across his path in life. Gone but never forgotten - Brumby #00 💪🏻 🏉. May you rest in peace Q 😢

Much has happened since my last post. SA have been crowned WC Champs, we’ve left France after a beaut week in Brittany & visiting ⁦Puy du Fou⁩, we’ve watch the mighty ⁦Harlequins 🃏⁩ win v Newcastle, & we’ve caught up with plenty of old mates. The trip keeps giving 😊

Not sure I’ve ever seen an innings like that 🤩!! Glenn Maxwell finished with 201 off 128 balls to take Australia to a 3 wicket win v Afghanistan…and on one leg for the last 80 runs!!! Australia were 7 for 91 and finished 7 for 293. Simply superb 🏏🇦🇺

Arrived in Belfast a few days ago & shared a couple of special days with friends & exploring the Mourne Mountains. Slowly making our way back to Galway for our final goodbyes. Only 8 days left till we jump on the flight home to Australia 😉

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It’s been 2 weeks since we landed back in Australia, and funnily enough, a large chunk of time has been spent with family. Enjoying being able to spend time with them all again ❤️

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗗𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗢𝗠 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗨𝗠 🏟️ It's happening. In March we begin construction on our new HPC, with works on a fit-for-purpose, modern North Stand to start at the end of the season. This is our new home 💚

Thrilled to announce the launch of PERFORMANCE FRIEND!! We aim to work with teams & leaders, empowering them to unlock their full potential. I'm genuinely excited about sharing the 30 years of learnings I've taken from the rugby fields, the board rooms, & from life in general...

Fifteen years ago yesterday, Shawn left us all with broken hearts 😔. Great to catch up with his parents & brother at ACT Brumbies game last night, & well done Brumbies for honouring him, and never forgetting Brumby #118 ❤️ 👏🏼 #onceabrumbyalwaysabrumby

Just finished a brilliant 10 days in Chula Vista Ca. working with ⁦USA Rugby⁩. An honour to be given the access & trust to work with their programs. Really enjoying this consultancy work 😊 #PerformanceFriend

Just completed a great week in Singapore working with the referees on the ⁦HSBC SVNS⁩. An impressive group of young men & women who are fully committed to improving themselves & our great game 🏉 #PerformanceFriend

Another bucket item ticked!! In Charlotte for ⁦Chris Stapleton⁩ & ⁦George Strait⁩ concert. Loved it 🤠🇺🇸🎶

Only 4 months to go before I take on the 142km challenge as part of the Menslink Great Walk 2024. Had my 1st official training walk this morning, so prep has begun. Please click on the link if you wish to support... menslinkgreatwalk.com.au/andy-friend #menslink-great-walk-2024 via Raisely

A great weekend spent down in Narooma on the Mtn Bike Trails. Seriously world class tracks for all levels. Well done to the trail fairies and local community. Definitely worth a visit 🚴🏽👍🏻

What a superb 5 days!! Have just completed the 142km ⁦Menslink Inc.⁩ Great Walk, raising funds & awareness to support young men in the Canberra region. A great cause with brilliant people. If you wish to contribute, please follow this link 🙏 🚶🏼‍♂️😊 menslinkgreatwalk.com.au/andy-friend-pe…