Daniel Heenan

Daniel Heenan (born 17 November 1981) is an Australian-born Japanese rugby union footballer. His usual position is at flanker/lock. He used to play for the Brumbies in the Super 14 and has played for the Wallabies. He plays for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan.

Daniel Heenan
Birth nameDaniel P. Heenan
Date of birth (1981-11-17) 17 November 1981
Place of birthGatton, Australia
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight111 kg (17 st 7 lb)
SchoolMarist College, Ashgrove
UniversityQueensland University (B Comm)
Notable relative(s)Mick Heenan and Tim Heenan (brothers)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007– Panasonic Wild Knights 110 (200)
Correct as of 21 February 2021
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
200105
2006-07
Queensland Reds
Brumbies
22
13
(10)
(5)
Correct as of 20 June 2014
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
20032006 Australia 2 0
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2014–2015 Japan Sevens 2
Correct as of 21 February 2021

Career

Heenan was born in Queensland and was educated at Marist College Ashgrove. Heenan was the captain of the Australian Schoolboys and went on to represent Australia at under-19 and under-21 level, as well as playing for Australia A.

He made his Super Rugby debut for the Queensland Reds in 2002 against the Sharks. Although he had some trouble with injury, which caused him to miss a number of games during his time at the Reds, Heenan made his debut for Australia in 2003 in a match against Wales.

Heenan signed with the Brumbies for the 2006 Super 14 season, leaving the Reds with 23 caps to his name. Following the 2006 Super 14 season, Heenan was named in John Connolly's Wallaby team to play England.

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