Danny Orr
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Danny Orr | |
| Date of birth | May 17, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Castleford, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | |
| Weight | 84kg | |
| Nickname | Danny-Boy | |
| Position | Half-Back / Stand Off | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Harlequins RL | |
| Number | 6 | |
| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 1998-2003 2003-2006 2006- |
Castleford Wigan Harlequins RL |
75 (108) 7 (4) |
| Representative teams | ||
| 1997-2002 2002 2003 |
Great Britain Academy Great Britain Yorkshire |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Danny Orr (born May 17, 1979) is a English professional rugby league player, playing in the position of stand off.
Danny Orr played much of his rugby career for Castleford Tigers, before leaving in 2003 to join Wigan Warriors. During this period, he gained many representative honours. In 1997, he was a member of the Great Britain Academy side coached by Mike Gregory, an acquaintance he was to re-establish after joining Wigan. He has gained senior representative experience as well, captaining Yorkshire to victory in the 2003 Origin match. He has played for England and also for Great Britain in the 2002 series against New Zealand.
Danny decided to leave the Castleford Tigers at the end of the 2003 Super League season, signing a 4 year deal with Wigan. His last game for the club was against Wigan in the final league match of the 2003 season. He said that the decision was "exceptionally difficult" but added: "I wish to make a totally clean break from Castleford and move with my family to the most famous and successful rugby league club in the world."
Wigan coach of the time Stuart Raper commented: "Danny is a very good all round player who will be an asset to any side and I am pleased that he has chosen Wigan. He will blend very well into our line-up."
Despite some good performances towards the end of the 2006 season Wigan decided to allow Orr to leave Wigan, some reports suggested Orr did not want to leave Wigan but he was sold to Harlequins Rugby League on the 12th October 2006. Orr signed a three year deal with the Harlequins starting in 2007 and will be replaced at Wigan by Trent Barrett.
