Danny Barnes (rugby union)
Danny Barnes (born 7 October 1989) is a New Zealand-born, Irish rugby union player. He can play either centre or wing.
| Birth name | Daniel Barnes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 7 October 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (14.8 st; 207 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | CBS Tralee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College Cork | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Ciara Barnes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | Oliver Barnes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
He moved to Tralee, County Kerry aged ten and played rugby for the local side, Tralee RFC.
Munster
Barnes 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 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]
Ealing Traifinders
On 12 May 2015, Barnes signed for newly promoted RFU Championship side Ealing Trailfinders for the upcoming 2015–16 season.[9]
References
- "Old Dogs Lead The Way Down The Hard Road". munsterrugby.ie. 19 April 2010. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- "Munster huff their way to dream final". The 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. Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
- "Academy Graduates Make Their Heineken Debut". munsterrugby.ie. 11 November 2011. Archived from the original on 13 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- "Munster Prove Too Strong". munsterrugby.ie. 27 April 2012. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- "Injury Forces Howlett To Retire". munsterrugby.ie. 14 May 2013. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
- "Barnes Moves To Newcastle". munsterrugby.ie. 4 June 2013. Archived from the original on 12 June 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- "Ealing Trailfinders sign Newcastle Falcons centre Danny Barnes". Ealing Trailfinders. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.