Daniel Ramsay (born 1 June 1984) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays as a lock for Section Paloise in the Top 14.

Daniel Ramsay
Birth nameDaniel Ramsay
Date of birth (1984-06-01) 1 June 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Height1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight113 kg (17 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–08 Southland 22 (10)
2009–10 Wellington 19 (25)
2011–12 Otago 9 (0)
2012– Pau 174 (95)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 New Zealand Māori

Rugby career

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Ramsay made his debut for Southland in their final game of the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup. Over the following two seasons, he developed into a regular squad member, and he scored his first two provincial tries during the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup.

For the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup, Ramsay signed with Wellington. With the Lions, he had his finest provincial season, making 15 appearances and 14 starts, and scored four tries. He started a further four games in the 2010 ITM Cup before being sidelined for the remainder of the season following shoulder surgery.[1]

Of Ngāi Tahu descent, Ramsay played for New Zealand Māori in 2010.[2]

Ramsay moved back south for the 2011 ITM Cup, signing with Otago. He is currently playing as lock for French Top 14 club Section Paloise in Pau, France.

References

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  1. ^ Hepburn, Steve (13 July 2011). "Ramsay raring to get more game time under his belt". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  2. ^ "New Zealand Māori team named for NZ Barbarians match". Rugby News. 9 June 2010. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
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