Declan Danaher (born 11 January 1980) is a former rugby union footballer who played at back row for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership. He was a coach for London Irish until their administration in 2023.
| Birth name | Declan Danaher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 11 January 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (17 st 0 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Finchley Catholic High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | City University London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
editDanaher joined London Irish in 1999, making his debut against Gloucester Rugby in May 2000.[2]
He started in the 2002 Powergen Cup Final at Twickenham, as London Irish defeated the Northampton Saints.[3]
Danaher was on the losing side in the Finals of the 2005-06 European Challenge Cup[4] and 2008–09 Guinness Premiership.[5]
In July 2012, he was appointed the captain of London Irish for the 2012/13 Aviva Premiership Rugby Season.[6]
International career
editHe has represented Ireland at U19 level and England at U21 level.[7] Danaher also represented England A in 2002.[8]
He was selected by Clive Woodward for the England squad for the 2002 Six Nations Championship[9] and the Senior tour of Argentina in 2002.[10]
Retirement
editOn 20 March 2014, at the age of 34, Declan announced his retirement due to a triceps tear.
References
edit- ^ "Aviva Premiership Rugby - London Irish". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2011.
- ^ "Club Profile". London Irish Official site. 3 April 2009. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Exiles claim Cup glory". BBC Sport. 20 April 2002. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Gloucester 36–34 London Irish". BBC Sport. 21 May 2006. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Leicester 10–9 London Irish". BBC Sport. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Danaher to captain London Irish next season". Archived from the original on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
- ^ Cleary, Mick (16 January 2002). "Danaher in green pastures". London: The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Ireland 'A' triumph over England 'A'". ESPN Scrum. 15 February 2002. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- ^ "Youngsters win Six Nations call-up". BBC. 10 January 2002. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
- ^ "England pick young squad". BBC Sport. 28 May 2002. Retrieved 12 December 2009.