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Damien Blanch

b. 1983

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Damien Blanch

Born 1983. Damien Blanch is an Australian rugby league player.

Damien Blanch (born 24 May 1983) is a former Ireland international rugby league footballer. He last played in the Super League as a er for the Catalans Dragons, and has previously played for the Widnes Vikings, Castleford Tigers (Heritage No. 843) and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage No. 1263).

Background Blanch was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Career He received an international call-up from Ireland in November 2006, and was named in the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. He finished the tournament among the top try scorers, attracting praise from many pundits for his good performances as Ireland exceeded expectations.

He was named Ireland player of the year for 2009.

Blanch joined Catalans Dragons ahead of the 2011 Super League season, and remained there for three years before departing at the end of 2013. In 2011 he was the club's top try-scorer.

He was named in the Ireland squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

He is currently playing for the Thirroul Butchers in the Illawarra Coal League.

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Who is Damien Blanch?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Damien Blanch born?

Damien Blanch was born on 24 May 1983 in Sydney.

What is Damien Blanch's occupation?

Damien Blanch is a rugby league player.

What nationality is Damien Blanch?

Damien Blanch is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Damien Blanch

· Wikidata: Q3012746

· DBpedia: Damien Blanch

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