| Daniel Penese | |
| Fullname: | Daniel Penese |
| Birth Date: | 1989 1, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Weight: | 97kg (214lb) |
| Year1start: | 2008 |
| Appearances1: | 2 |
| Tries1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 0 |
| Year2start: | 2013 |
| Tries2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Updated: | 10 Sep 2022 |
| Source: | [1] |
Daniel Penese (born 1 December 1989) in New Zealand is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played in the for the Wyong Roos[2] in the New South Wales Cup competition.
Penese was educated at Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown and played his junior rugby league for the St Mary's Saints before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.
Penese was part of Penrith's Jersey Flegg premiership winning team in 2007 and was a member of the inaugural Under 20s Toyota Cup squad in 2008. Penese made his first grade debut for Penrith in round 25 of the 2008 NRL season against the New Zealand Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium. Penese made one further appearance the following week against Manly. Penese agreed to a deal with the St. George Illawarra Dragons for the 2011 NRL season, although he did not get an opportunity in first grade. Penese then signed a new deal with the Parramatta Eels from 2012 onwards, spending all season with their feeder team, the Wentworthville Magpies. Penese then made his way overseas to France to play for Elite One Championship team Sporting Olympique Avignon. In 2014, Penese joined the Wyong Roos in the New South Wales Cup. In 2015, Penese played for St Mary's in the Penrith Rugby League Competition.[3]