Danny Barnes (rugby union)
| Full name | Daniel Barnes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 October 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Weight | 94 kilograms (14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing, Centre | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| Tralee RFC Dolphin RFC | |||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2010–2013 2013– |
Munster Newcastle Falcons |
39 10 |
(35) (0) |
| correct as of 27 January 2014. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2009 | Ireland U20 | 3 | (0) |
| correct as of 10 Feb 2015. | |||
Danny Barnes (born 7 October 1989) in Auckland, New Zealand is a New Zealand-born, Irish rugby union player, who is currently playing for Aviva Premiership side Newcastle Falcons. Barnes can play either centre or wing.
Early life
He moved to Tralee, Ireland aged ten, and was part of Tralee RFC.
Munster
He made his Munster debut against Connacht in April 2010.[1] On 14 May 2011, he scored two tries as Munster defeated the Ospreys 18-11 in the Celtic League semi-final at Thomond Park.[2] He also started against Leinster in the 2011 Celtic League Grand Final.[3]
Barnes scored his third try for Munster in their opening RaboDirect Pro12 match against Newport Gwent Dragons in September 2011.[4] He made his Heineken Cup debut for Munster against Northampton Saints in November 2011.[5] He started for Munster A in their 31-12 2011–12 British and Irish Cup Final victory against Cross Keys on 27 April 2012.[6]
It was announced on 14 May 2013 that Barnes would be leaving Munster.[7]
Newcastle Falcons
On 4 June 2013, it was announced that Barnes had joined English Aviva Premiership side Newcastle Falcons on a two-year contract.[8]
Honours
- Celtic League:
- Winner (1): 2010–11
- British and Irish Cup:
- Winner (1): 2011–12
References
- ↑ "Old Dogs Lead The Way Down The Hard Road". munsterrugby.ie. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ↑ "Munster huff their way to dream final". Irish Times. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- ↑ "No Change to Starting XV". munsterrugby.ie. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ↑ "First Half Sets Up Opening Round Victory". munsterrugby.ie. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- ↑ "Academy Graduates Make Their Heineken Debut". munsterrugby.ie. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ↑ "Munster Prove Too Strong". munsterrugby.ie. 27 April 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- ↑ "Injury Forces Howlett To Retire". munsterrugby.ie. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- ↑ "Barnes Moves To Newcastle". munsterrugby.ie. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.