Danny Richardson (rugby league)

Danny Richardson (born (1996-09-02)2 September 1996) is an English professional 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.[5]

Danny Richardson
Personal information
Full nameDaniel Richardson
Born (1996-09-02) 2 September 1996
Widnes, Cheshire, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg)[1]
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 35 3 108 4 232
Total 101 14 299 13 667
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– England Knights 1 0 5 0 10
Source: [2][3][4]
As of 11 February 2022

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

Background

Richardson was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England.

Career

St Helens

In 2017, he made his St Helens (Heritage № 1234) début against Leeds.

Sheffield Eagles

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 against Swinton, the scrum-half scored a try and converted seven goal kicks.

Castleford Tigers

In round 19 of the 2022 Super League season, Richardson scored a try, kicked five goals and one drop goal in Castleford's (Heritage № 995) 35-22 victory over Warrington Wolves.[6] On 9 August 2022, Richardson signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Castleford until the end of the 2024 season.[7]

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad.[8]

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[9]

References
  1. "Danny Richardson Biography". Castleford Tigers. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. Rugby League Project
  4. RL Record Keepers' Club
  5. "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  6. "Castleford Tigers 35 Warrington Wolves 22, updates". www warringtonguardian.co.uk.
  7. "Danny Richardson: Castleford's ex-St Helens half-back signs new two-year deal". www.bbc.co.uk.
  8. "Ten new additions in England Knights squad". loverugbyleague. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  9. "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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