Mike Daniels (born 24 July 1992) is an English rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the RFU Championship.
| Birth name | Mike Daniels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 24 July 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Reading, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117 kg (18 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Loughborough University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniels was part of Bath Rugby academy during the 2010–11 season before moving to Northcote Birkenhead Rugby Club in New Zealand for the 2011 campaign. He then studied Chemistry and Sports Science at Loughborough University whilst playing for Loughborough Students RUFC.
Daniels signed his first professional contract with Aviva Premiership outfit Worcester Warriors from the 2014–15 season.[1] On 1 June 2017, Daniels leaves Sixways to join Gloucestershire-based club Hartpury RFC, who were promoted to the RFU Championship from the 2017–18 season.[2]
On 3 May 2018, Daniels left Hartpury to join Championship rivals Nottingham ahead of the 2019-19 season.[3] In summer of 2019, Daniels returns to Premiership Rugby to join Wasps from the 2019-20 season,[4] however his move falls through after failing his medical at the Ricoh Arena.[5]
On 11 September 2019, Daniels signs for Newcastle Falcons on a one-year contract following a successful trial with the club.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Loughborough prop Mike Daniels to join Worcester Warriors in the Premiership". Loughborough Sport. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ^ "Worcester Warriors prop forward Mike Daniels signs for Hartpury RFC in the Championship". Hartpury RFC. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ^ "Nottingham Rugby sign Mike Daniels". Westbridgford Wire. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Wasps sign Nottingham prop Mike Daniels for 2019/20 season". Talking Rugby Union. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Wasps sign two players but forward fails medical". Coventry Telegraph. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Newcastle Falcons sign Nottingham tight-head Mike Daniels". Ultimate Rugby. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2020.