Danny Wilson
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Danny Wilson
Born 1955. Danny Wilson is a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
Donald James "Danny" Wilson (born 4 November 1955) is a Welsh former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. A Wales international , he played his club rugby for Widnes, Barrow, Swinton, Runcorn Highfield and Springfield Borough.
Career Born in Wales to a Sierra Leone Creole father
Wilson once scored five drop goals in a match for Swinton in 1983, which is a joint record in British rugby league history.
Wilson won five caps for Wales while at Swinton between 1981 and 1984. who was christened Ryan Joseph Wilson but as a teenager changed his surname to that of his mother.
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Who is Danny Wilson?
Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Danny Wilson born?
Danny Wilson was born in 1955 in Wales.
What is Danny Wilson's occupation?
Danny Wilson is a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality is Danny Wilson?
Danny Wilson is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Danny Wilson (rugby)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Danny Wilson. https://biography.guide/danny-wilson-rugby-league-player/
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