Cory Daniel

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Cory Daniel
Full nameCory Gilliland-Daniel
Date of birth (1995-09-11) 11 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Current team Old Glory DC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Old Glory DC 39 (55)
Correct as of 8 October 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– USA Falcons XV
2022– United States 7 (0)
Correct as of 8 October 2024

Cory Daniel (born 11 September 1995) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Old Glory DC. His preferred position is flanker or number 8. [1]

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Youth

Daniel is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended the University of North Carolina. [2] Originally a wrestler, he switched sports to rugby in 2020. [3] He is the older brother of teammate Brady Daniel. [4]

Professional career

Daniel originally signed for Old Glory DC as a crossover athlete in 2020. [5] He didn't debut with the side until the following season and has remained with the side since. [6]

Daniel was selected for the USA Falcons XV in 2022 for their tour to South Africa. [7] He made his debut for the full United States side in 2022, making his debut against Kenya. [8]

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References

  1. "Cory Daniel". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. "Old Glory DC Cory Daniel 2022 Profile". DJ Coil Rugby. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  3. "Kickoff podcast: From wrestling to flanking with Cory Daniel of Old Glory DC". Major League Rugby. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  4. "Beach and Daniel extended as Old Glory unveil roster". Americas Rugby News. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  5. "Old Glory DC signs Cory Daniel". DJ Coil Rugby. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  6. "Cory Daniel commits to another season with Old Glory". Americas Rugby News. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  7. "USA Falcons to South Africa, Selects to Uruguay in qualifier warmups". Goff Rugby Report. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  8. "USA open RWC repechage with lop-sided win against Kenya". Americas Rugby News. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.