| Declan Danaher | |
| Birth Name: | Declan Danaher |
| Birth Date: | 1980 1, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | London, England |
| Weight: | 108kg (238lb)[1] |
| Ru Currentteam: | London Irish |
| Ru Currentposition: | Defence Coach |
| Ru Position: | Flanker |
| Youthclubs1: | Ruislip RFC |
| Years1: | 1999–2014 |
| Clubs1: | London Irish |
| Apps1: | 275 |
| Points1: | 115 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 18 January 2014 |
| Repyears1: | 2002 |
| Repteam1: | England Saxons |
| Ru Sevensnationalteam1: | England 7's |
| Coachyears1: | 2016–2023 |
| Coachteams1: | London Irish (Defence Coach) |
| Coachyears2: | 2024 - |
| Coachteams2: | Ireland Women - Defence |
| School: | Finchley Catholic High School |
| University: | City University London |
Declan Danaher (born 11 January 1980) is a former rugby union footballer who played at back row for London Irish in the Aviva Premiership. He was a coach for London Irish until their administration in 2023.
Danaher joined London Irish in 1999, making his debut against Gloucester Rugby in May 2000.[2]
He started in the 2002 Powergen Cup Final at Twickenham, as London Irish defeated the Northampton Saints.[3]
Danaher was on the losing side in the Finals of the 2005-06 European Challenge Cup[4] and 2008–09 Guinness Premiership.[5]
In July 2012, he was appointed the captain of London Irish for the 2012/13 Aviva Premiership Rugby Season.[6]
He has represented Ireland at U19 level and England at U21 level.[7] Danaher also represented England A in 2002.[8]
He was selected by Clive Woodward for the England squad for the 2002 Six Nations Championship[9] and the Senior tour of Argentina in 2002.[10]
On 20 March 2014, at the age of 34, Declan announced his retirement due to a triceps tear.