Danny Bridge Explained

Danny Bridge
Fullname:Daniel Bridge
Birth Date:4 January 1993
Birth Place:Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)
Weight:101abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Warrington Wolves
Year1start:2013
Year1end:14
Appearances1:3
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2013
Appearances2:13
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Year3start:2014
Appearances3:8
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Year4start:2014
Appearances4:4
Tries4:2
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:8
Year5start:2014
Appearances5:8
Tries5:1
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:4
Club6:Rochdale Hornets
Year6start:2015
Year6end:16
Appearances6:23
Tries6:15
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:60
Club7:Rochdale Hornets
Year7start:2017
Appearances7:7
Tries7:2
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:8
Club8:Oldham
Year8start:2018
Year8end:present
Appearances8:13
Tries8:9
Goals8:0
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:36
Teama:Ireland
Yearastart:2012
Yearaend:15
Appearancesa:4
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Updated:16 December 2017
Source:[1] [2]

Danny Bridge (born 4 January 1993) is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays for Oldham in Betfred League 1.[1] [2]

Background

Bridge was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England.

He is the younger brother of Chris Bridge.

He was suspended from playing in 2020 after testing positive for cocaine, however it was reported on 14 Jan 2021 that his ban had been reduced due to a WADA rule change.[3]

Club career

Bridge started his career at Waterhead before joining Wigan Warriors in 2009. He played for the club's academy sides, but left the club in July 2011 when he was signed by Warrington Wolves for an undisclosed fee.[4]

Loan at Bradford

Bridge was loaned to the Bradford Bulls at the start of the 2014 season for a month. He re-signed for another month once his current loan deal expired. During April he signed on a season long loan for Bradford.

He featured in Round 1 (Castleford Tigers) to Round 7 (Widnes Vikings). Bridge then featured in Round 9 (Leeds Rhinos).

On 23 April, Bridge was 'recalled' back to his home-town club Warrington.[5]

International career

Bridge represented England at under-15 and under-18 level. He was part of the Ireland squad at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.[6]

Bridge represented Ireland at the 2015 European Cup.

In 2016 he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile at loverugbyleague.com. loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Love Rugby League. 14 Jan 2021. 14 Jan 2021. Danny Bridge can resume his rugby career.
  4. Web site: Warrington Wolves sign Wigan forward Daniel Bridge. BBC Sport. 23 October 2013. 26 July 2011.
  5. Web site: Wolves Recall Bridge. superleague.co.uk. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Rugby League World Cup 2013: Ireland name 24-man squad. 3 October 2013. BBC Sport. 23 October 2013.
  7. Web site: Warrington Wolves trio named in Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers. Warrington Guardian. 24 September 2016. 26 September 2016.