Daniel Riordan (rugby union)

Daniel Riordan (born 25 September 1984) is a rugby union player for Old Belvedere in the All-Ireland League. He began playing rugby at Coláiste Iognáid, where he won a schools' senior cup in 2002 and was on the Connacht Schools team in 2000 and 2001.

For the voice actor, see Daniel Riordan. For the Wisconsin politician, see Daniel E. Riordan. For the New York politician, see Daniel J. Riordan.

Daniel Riordan
Birth nameDaniel Riordan
Date of birth (1984-09-25) 25 September 1984
Place of birthGalway, Ireland
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight91 kg (14 st 5 lb)
SchoolColáiste Iognáid
UniversityNUI Galway
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback, Wing
Current team Old Belvedere
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2009-2010
2010-		 Corinthians
UL Bohemians
Old Belvedere		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011		 Connacht
Munster Rugby
Leinster		 46
0
1		 (88)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 4 March 2011
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

2007-08		 Ireland U21
Ireland A
3
(0)
Correct as of 9 Feb 2015

Career

Upon leaving Coláiste Iognáid in Galway, Riordan continued to play for Galway Corinthians RFC and entered the Connacht Rugby Academy.

Upon receiving a full contract with Connacht, Riordan then played his club rugby for Buccaneers RFC in Athlone. He recently played club rugby for is also contracted to UL Bohemians R.F.C. in Limerick, who play in AIB League Division 2. But for season 2010–11 Riordan moved to Dublin and now plays for Old Belvedere RFC, and has been called into the Leinster Rugby squad for their Magners League fixture against Scarlets on 04/03/2011.[1]

Daniel Riordan's position of choice is as a Full-back and he can also operate as a Centre or on the Wing.

A former U-21 International, Riordan was called into the Ireland A side that was defeated by England Saxons on 1 February 2008.[2][3]

References
  1. http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/matchcentre/7723.php Leinster V Scarlets - Magner League 2010-11
  2. "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  3. "Ireland 'A' Go Down Fighting Against Saxons". IrishRugby.ie. 1 February 2008. Archived from the original on 4 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
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