Mike Daniels (rugby union) explained

Mike Daniels
Birth Name:Mike Daniels
Birth Date:24 July 1992
Birth Place:Reading, England
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)
Weight:117kg (258lb)
University:Loughborough University
Ru Position:Loosehead Prop, Tighthead Prop
Ru Amateuryears:2011–2014
Ru Amateurclubs:Loughborough Students RUFC
Ru Amupdate:24 June 2017
Ru Clubyears:2014–2017
2017-2018
2018–2019
2019–
Ru Proclubs:Worcester Warriors
Hartpury College
Nottingham
Newcastle Falcons
Ru Clubcaps:32
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Ru Clubpoints:(10)
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Ru Clubupdate:24 June 2017

Mike Daniels (born 24 July 1992) is an English rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the RFU Championship.

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]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Loughborough prop Mike Daniels to join Worcester Warriors in the Premiership. Loughborough Sport. 1 July 2014. 24 June 2017.
  2. News: Worcester Warriors prop forward Mike Daniels signs for Hartpury RFC in the Championship. Hartpury RFC. 1 June 2017. 24 June 2017.
  3. News: Nottingham Rugby sign Mike Daniels. Westbridgford Wire. 3 May 2018. 11 September 2020.
  4. News: Wasps sign Nottingham prop Mike Daniels for 2019/20 season. Talking Rugby Union. 27 February 2019. 11 September 2020.
  5. News: Wasps sign two players but forward fails medical. Coventry Telegraph. 24 June 2019. 11 September 2020.
  6. News: Newcastle Falcons sign Nottingham tight-head Mike Daniels. Ultimate Rugby. 11 September 2019. 11 September 2020.