Daniel Anderson (rugby league)

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Daniel Anderson (born 1967) is a rugby league coach. He is particularly noted for his work with the development of younger players.

Daniel started coaching at the Parramatta Eels working his upto Premier League coach before being made assistant coach to Brian Smith.

In 2001 he was a surprise choice for coach of the new look New Zealand Warriors. He had amazing success, taking them to their first finals series in 2001 and their first Grand Final in 2002, losing to the Sydney Roosters. He was sacked in 2004 after a dreadful start to the season and admid rumours that he was feuding with star halfback Stacey Jones.

He currently coaches St Helens RLFC in the Super League.

In August 2006 St Helens won the Challenge Cup after beating Huddersfield Giants 42-12 at Twickenham in the final, this was Daniel's first major trophy with the club. The club then went on to win the Grand final later that year.

In December 2006 Daniel was rewarded for St Helens' dominance throughout the season when he won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award. This was the first time a rugby league coach had lifted the award.

Preceded by: Mark Graham 1999-2000

Coach New Zealand Warriors 2001-2004

Succeeded by: Tony Kemp 2004-2005