Andy Kelly

Andy Kelly (born 8 November 1960), also known by the nicknames of "Boot", and "Big Andy", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and the interim head coach of the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

He played at representative level for , and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (two spells) (captain), Hull Kingston Rovers and the Illawarra Steelers (unused substitute in the 24–8 victory over Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Endeavour Field, Sydney on Sunday 24 June 1984), as a ,

Kelly played at in Hull Kingston Rovers' 14–15 defeat by Castleford in the 1985–86 Challenge Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Wembley Stadium, London, on Saturday 3 May 1986, in front of a crowd of 82,134.

Wakefield Trinity Kelly played at and was captain in Wakefield Trinity's 8–11 defeat by Castleford in the 1990–91 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Elland Road, Leeds, on Sunday 23 September 1990.

During his time at Wakefield Trinity he scored fifteen 3-point tries and, fifteen 4-point tries.

International honours Andy Kelly won a cap for England while at Wakefield Trinity in 1984 against Wales.

Honours England International - 1984

RL Championship Winner - 1983/84 & 1984/85

Yorkshire Cup Winner - 1985/86

JPS Trophy R-Up - 1985/86

Premiership Trophy R-Up - 1984/85

Yorkshire Cup R-Up - 1984/85

Coaching career He is the former head coach of the Ireland national rugby league team having coached them for over 11 years.

He is the former coach of Dewsbury Rams, Wakefield Trinity/Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Featherstone Rovers, and Gateshead.

In December 2013, Kelly was appointed as Head of Youth Performance at Huddersfield Giants. He temporarily coached the senior team in 2016, following the departure of Paul Anderson. In 2019, he took on an additional role at the club as Rugby Manager.

Kelly was appointed as coach of the England Academy team in 2015. He was replaced by Lee Briers in 2017.

Huddersfield Giants On 22 March 2026 it was reported that he had taken the role of interim head-coach for Huddersfield Giants in the Super League following the sacking of Luke Robinson

Personal life Andy Kelly is one of three brothers to have played professional Rugby league; Neil Kelly played for Wakefield Trinity, Dewsbury Rams, Hunslet and Featherstone Rovers and Richard Kelly played for Wakefield Trinity and Dewsbury Rams during the 1980s and 1990s.