David Doherty (rugby union)

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David Doherty
Birth nameDavid Doherty
Date of birth (1987-01-28) 28 January 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight13 st 0 lb (83 kg)
SchoolMount St Mary's School
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Wing
Current team Yorkshire Carnegie
Youth career
- Churwell JARLFC
– Drighlington ARLFC
– West Leeds RUFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2004–06 Yorkshire Carnegie ()
2006–08 Wasps ()
2008–10 Sale Sharks ()
2010–11 Jersey ()
2011–12 Cornish Pirates ()
2012–16 Yorkshire Carnegie ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
– England U16s
– England U18s
– England U20s
– Barbarians
National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
England Sevens
Rugby league career
Playing information
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Leeds Rhinos
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Great Britain U18s

David Doherty (born 28 January 1987 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England) is an English former rugby union footballer who played as a fullback or on the wing, and could also operate in the centres. He played for Yorkshire Carnegie, Wasps, Sale Sharks and Cornish Pirates.

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Rugby union career

Doherty was a former rugby league junior with Leeds Rhinos, but decided to pursue a career in the 15 a-side code. He made his debut with Leeds Tykes in May 2004, aged 17 years and 95 days, making him the youngest player in Premiership history. [1] He joined Wasps after Leeds Tykes were relegated from the 2005-06 Guinness Premiership. [2]

In May 2008, it was announced that Doherty would be joining Sale Sharks on a two-year contract. [3] His contract was not renewed by Sale and in June 2010 he was released. In October 2010, it was announced that he had signed for National League 2 South team Jersey. [4] Doherty made the perfect start to his Jersey career, scoring a try on his debut. [5]

On 21 April 2011, it was announced that Doherty would be joining RFU Championship side the Cornish Pirates at the end of the 2010-11 RFU Championship. He finished the season as top try scorer for the Cornish Pirates with 14 in 24 Championship appearances and in 2012–13 will play for Yorkshire Carnegie. [6]

After not being offered a new contract in 2016, Doherty became director of rugby at Harrogate. [7] He stepped down in 2022. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "How he rates: David Doherty, Leeds Tykes". The Guardian. 27 September 2005. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "Teenager Doherty signs for Wasps". BBC. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  3. ↑ "Sharks sign Wasps winger Doherty". BBC News. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
  4. ↑ "Jersey sign David Doherty and James Copsey". BBC News. 22 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  5. ↑ "Jersey 32–18 Ealing Trailfinders". BBC News. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
  6. ↑ Walrond, Nigel (3 June 2012). "Dave surveys 'superb year'". The Independent (Plymouth). p. 50.
  7. ↑ "David Doherty quick to sort future with Harrogate after shock release by Carnegie". Yorkshire Evening Post. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "Dave Doherty set for emotional farewell as Harrogate RUFC visit Sedgley Park Tigers". Harrogate Advertiser. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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