About Harry McDaniel
Harry McDaniel was a rugby union player.
Harry McDaniel (? – 2 December 1932) was a Welsh rugby union player who is most notable for representing the Ireland national team when the side turned up short of players for their encounter with Wales during the 1884 Home Nations Championship.
Rugby career McDaniel first came to note as a rugby player when he captained second-tier Welsh side Maindee RFC. Described as 'a good honest forward' he was noticed by first class club Newport and joined them during the 1880/81 season. At county level he played on twelve occasions for Monmouthshire.
McDaniel moved to Twerton in Bath in 1915 and later became the Vice President of Bath RFC.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry McDaniel?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Harry McDaniel born?
Harry McDaniel was born in Newport.
When did Harry McDaniel die?
Harry McDaniel died on 2 December 1932 in Bath.
What was Harry McDaniel's occupation?
Harry McDaniel was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry McDaniel. https://biography.guide/harry-mcdaniel/
MLA: "Harry McDaniel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-mcdaniel/.
Chicago: "Harry McDaniel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-mcdaniel/.
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