Danny Barnes (born 7 October 1989) is a New Zealand-born, Irish rugby union player. He can play either centre or wing.

Early life

He moved to Tralee,

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aged ten and played rugby for the local side, Tralee RFC.

Munster

Barnes made his Munster debut against Connacht in April 2010. On 14 May 2011, he scored two tries as Munster defeated the

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18–11 in the Celtic League semi-final at Thomond Park. He also started against Leinster in the

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. Barnes scored his third try for Munster in their opening

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match against

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in September 2011. He made his

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debut for Munster against Northampton Saints in November 2011. He started for Munster A in their 31-12

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Final victory against

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on 27 April 2012. It was announced on 14 May 2013 that Barnes would be leaving Munster.

Newcastle Falcons

On 4 June 2013, it was announced that Barnes had joined English

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side Newcastle Falcons on a two-year contract.

Ealing Traifinders

On 12 May 2015, Barnes signed for newly promoted RFU Championship side Ealing Trailfinders for the upcoming 2015–16 season.

Honours

* Celtic League: **Winner (1):

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: **Winner (1): 2011–12 RWC U20

References

External links

Munster Profile
1989 births Living people Irish rugby union players Munster Rugby players Dolphin RFC players Newcastle Falcons players Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club players Rugby union centres Rugby union wings Rugby union players from Auckland {{Ireland-rugbyunion-bio-stub