Danny Addy
 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Richard Addy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 January 1991 Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 6 lb (98 kg)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Loose forward, Second-row, Stand-off, Scrum-half, Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of 26 May 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Daniel "Danny" Addy (born 15 January 1991) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward for the Salford Red Devils in the Betfred Super League.
He has previously played for the Bradford Bulls in the Super League and the Championship, and spent time on loan from Bradford at the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship. He has also played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League and the second tier, and the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship. Earlier in his career he played as a stand-off, scrum-half and hooker.
Background[]
Addy was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career[]
Early career[]
Addy is a product of the Bradford Bulls' Academy System.
Senior career[]
Bradford Bulls (2010-16)[]
2010[]
After his impressive début season with the Bradford Bulls in 2010, at the end of that same 2010 rugby league season, Danny Addy signed a new two-year contract at the Bradford Bulls.
2012[]
In 2012, Addy signed a one-year extension to his current Bradford Bulls' contract.
2013[]
At the end of the 2013 season he signed another two-year contract extension, to stay with the Bradford Bulls and remain 'part of the furniture' at Odsal Stadium.
2014[]
Addy signed a new two-year deal with the Bradford Bulls at the end of their 2014 campaign, despite their relegation to the Championship.
2015[]
In 2015, Danny played in the Million Pound Game against the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, as the Bradford Bulls made a bid to return to the Super League following their relegation the season prior.
Their efforts came up short, as the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats retained their position in the Super League, by beating their Championship challengers 24-16 at Belle Vue.
2016[]
The 2016 season proved to be the last year that Addy would represent the Bradford Bulls, before he joined Hull Kingston Rovers.
Bradford Bulls' career statistics (2010-16)[]
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010: Bradford Bulls | 12 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22 |
| 2011: Bradford Bulls | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012: Bradford Bulls | 15 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 30 |
| 2013: Bradford Bulls | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2014: Bradford Bulls | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2015: Bradford Bulls | 27 | 8 | 39 | 0 | 110 |
| 2016: Bradford Bulls | 31 | 8 | 82 | 1 | 197 |
| Total | 157 | 31 | 139 | 1 | 403 |
Dewsbury Rams (2010)[]
2010[]
Danny appeared for the Dewsbury Rams in the 2010 rugby league season, as part of the Bradford Bulls' dual-registration partnership with the club.
Dewsbury Rams' statistics (2010)[]
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010: Dewsbury Rams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hull Kingston Rovers (2017 - 2019)[]
2017[]
Following the Bradford Bulls's liquidation, Addy signed for Hull Kingston Rovers on a 2-year deal.[5]
Danny made his Hull Kingston Rovers' début on 5 February 2017, in a 54-24 victory over his former club the Bradford Bulls on the opening day of the 2017 rugby league season.
Addy was one of Hull Kingston Rovers' standout players in their 2017 Championship campaign, playing in numerous creative positions under Head Coach, Tim Sheens.
Danny was part of the Hull Kingston Rovers' side that won promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking following relegation the season prior.
2018[]
Following Hull Kingston Rovers' promotion back to the Super League for the 2018 season, Addy unfortunately suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury, in a pre-season friendly against cross-city rivals Hull F.C.
Ruling him out of the entire year before it had even begun, much to everyone's disappointment at the club.
Including Head Coach Tim Sheens who said, "It was one of the hardest phone calls I’ve ever had to make. Having to call Danny to say we have to go without your services this year was truly heartbreaking."
2019[]
On 13 January 2019, after missing the entire 2018 Super League season, Addy made his long awaited return to the Hull Kingston Rovers' fold in a pre-season friendly against the Widnes Vikings, Addy claimed a 30–16 victory in his return to the side.
Hull Kingston Rovers' career statistics (2017 - present)[]
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017: Hull Kingston Rovers | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2018: Hull Kingston Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019: Hull Kingston Rovers | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 36 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
Leigh Centurions[]
Addy was appointed vice-captain.
Salford Red Devils[]
On 19 December 2020 it was announced that the Leigh vice-captain had signed for Salford Red Devils[6]
Representative career (2013-17)[]
2013[]
Addy was named as part of the Scotland squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
He is a current Scotland International and he scored a try and kicked a goal on his début against Papua New Guinea, in a 2013 Rugby League World Cup warm-up match on 19 October 2013, which ended in a 20-38 loss to the Kumuls.[7]
Danny featured in the group games against Tonga, Italy (in which he scored a try) and the USA. Addy also played in the Quarter-Final against New Zealand.
2014[]
Addy was also selected in the Scotland squad for the 2014 European Cup. He played at hooker, in the tournaments opening game against Wales. He then featured against Ireland (in which he scored a try) and France.
2015[]
Danny was selected in the Scotland squad for the 2015 European Cup.
He started at scrum-half, alongside Danny Brough for the opening match against Wales and then at loose forward against France, (in which he scored a brace of tries).
2017[]
Addy was selected in the Scotland side for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
He featured against Tonga, New Zealand and Samoa. His scoring record against those particular teams during the tournament was: Tonga (1 try), New Zealand (1 goal) and Samoa (3 goals).
Coaching career[]
Scotland[]
(Scotland under-19's 2018)[]
2018[]
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (February 2020) |
It was revealed on 18 April 2018, that Addy had taken over the leadership of Scotland's under-19's programme for the rest of 2018.
The offer made to Danny, was to keep him busy during his long recovery from his season ending ACL knee injury. That he sustained in the pre-season of the 2018 rugby league campaign.
Following the announcement of the news, Danny had this to say, "I am incredibly proud to represent and support Scotland. I have been on at the Chairman, Keith Hogg, for some time to find a way for me to get involved in coaching. Obviously, I didn't want to get seriously injured but it has given me the chance to take-up this great opportunity.
Furthermore he added, "I am very grateful to my club, (Hull Kingston Rovers) for releasing me to do this. To get the chance to develop my rugby league coaching experience within the Scotland set-up and help some of Scotland's younger players to develop is very exciting."
Scotland's Chairman, Keith Hogg, added, "Danny is one of a large group of players whose commitment to the Bravehearts is outstanding and who want to put something back into the development of the sport in Scotland.
"We did not want to see him get injured, but with great support from Hull Kingston Rovers we are really pleased to have him leading our under-19's programme for the rest of 2018."
References[]
- ^ "The official Engage Super League web site". web page. Super League. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Bradford Bulls Website". Archived from the original on 23 April 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
- ^ "Hull KR confirm captures of Bradford Bulls duo Mitch Clark and Danny Addy". Hull Daily Mail. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Danny Addy: Salford Red Devils sign Scotland international". Sky Sports. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Scotland name six uncapped players in World Cup squad".
External links[]
- (archived by web.archive.org) Statistics at hullkr.co.uk
- (archived by web.archive.org) Bradford Bulls profile
- (archived by web.archive.org) Statistics at rlwc2017.com
- SL profile
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Bradford Bulls players
- Dewsbury Rams players
- English rugby league coaches
- English rugby league players
- English people of Scottish descent
- Hull Kingston Rovers players
- Leigh Centurions players
- Rugby league halfbacks
- Rugby league players from Pontefract
- Salford Red Devils players
- Scotland national rugby league team players