Danny Richardson (rugby league)

Danny Richardson (born (1996-09-02)2 September 1996) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off or scrum-half for the Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Super League and the England Knights at international level.[3]

Danny Richardson
Personal information
Full nameDaniel Richardson
Born (1996-09-02) 2 September 1996
Widnes, Cheshire, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight12 st 13 lb (82 kg)
Playing information
PositionScrum-half, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017–19 St Helens 59 10 175 9 399
2017(DR) → Sheffield Eagles 1 1 7 0 18
2019(DR) → Leigh Centurions 6 0 9 0 18
2020– Castleford Tigers 16 2 54 1 117
Total 82 13 245 10 552
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– England Knights 1 0 5 0 10
As of 24 December 2020
Source: [1][2]

He has previously played for St Helens in the Super League, and spent time on loan from Saints at the Sheffield Eagles and the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship.

Background

Richardson was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England.

Career

In 2017, he made his St Helens début against the Leeds Rhinos. Having played just three times in his first season at professional level, Richardson joined Kingstone Press Championship outfit Sheffield Eagles as part of the club's new Dual registration deal with St. Helens. In his first appearance, a 42-34 win vs. Swinton Lions, the scrum-half scored a try and converted seven goal kicks.

He has played for the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship on Dual registration from St. Helens .

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad.[4]

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[5]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. "Ten new additions in England Knights squad". loverugbyleague. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  5. "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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