David Doherty (born 28 January 1987 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England) is an English former rugby union footballer who played as a fullback or on the wing, and could also operate in the centres. He played for Yorkshire Carnegie, Wasps, Sale Sharks and Cornish Pirates.
| Birth name | David Doherty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 January 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 0 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Mount St Mary's School Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby union career edit
Doherty was a former rugby league junior with Leeds Rhinos, but decided to pursue a career in the 15 a-side code. He made his debut with Leeds Tykes in May 2004, aged 17 years and 95 days, making him the youngest player in Premiership history.[1] He joined Wasps after Leeds Tykes were relegated from the 2005-06 Guinness Premiership.[2]
In May 2008, it was announced that Doherty would be joining Sale Sharks on a two-year contract.[3] His contract was not renewed by Sale and in June 2010 he was released. In October 2010, it was announced that he had signed for National League 2 South team Jersey.[4] Doherty made the perfect start to his Jersey career, scoring a try on his debut.[5]
On 21 April 2011, it was announced that Doherty would be joining RFU Championship side the Cornish Pirates at the end of the 2010-11 RFU Championship. He finished the season as top try scorer for the Cornish Pirates with 14 in 24 Championship appearances and in 2012–13 will play for Yorkshire Carnegie.[6]
After not being offered a new contract in 2016, Doherty became director of rugby at Harrogate.[7] He stepped down in 2022.[8]
References edit
- ^ "How he rates: David Doherty, Leeds Tykes". The Guardian. 27 September 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Teenager Doherty signs for Wasps". BBC. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
- ^ "Sharks sign Wasps winger Doherty". BBC News. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ "Jersey sign David Doherty and James Copsey". BBC News. 22 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ "Jersey 32–18 Ealing Trailfinders". BBC News. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- ^ Walrond, Nigel (3 June 2012). "Dave surveys 'superb year'". The Independent (Plymouth). p. 50.
- ^ "David Doherty quick to sort future with Harrogate after shock release by Carnegie". Yorkshire Evening Post. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Dave Doherty set for emotional farewell as Harrogate RUFC visit Sedgley Park Tigers". Harrogate Advertiser. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2024.