Danny Southworth

Danny Southworth (born 4 December 1999) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a prop for Cardiff Rugby. Born in England, he was called up to represent Wales at international level in 2025, qualifying on ancestry grounds.

Club career

Exeter Chiefs Born in Barnstaple, Devon,

Initially a number eight, he transitioned to play as a prop forward. Southworth had a try-scoring senior debut for Exeter in 2020, scoring against Wasps in the Rugby Premiership. He made 25 appearances in total for the Exeter Chiefs first team, and also featured for the club in the European Rugby Champions Cup. He returned to them once more on loan in November 2023.

Cardiff Southworth joined Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2024-25 season. He made his debut in the opening round against Zebre Parma. In May 2025, he signed a new contract with the club.

International career Wales Southworth qualifies for Wales through his grandparents. He made his debut on 29 November 2025, against South Africa.