Cory Daniel

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Cory Daniel
Full nameCory Gilliland-Daniel
Born (1995-09-11) 11 September 1995 (age 30)
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Flanker / Number 8
Current team Old Glory DC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Old Glory DC 39 (55)
Correct as of 8 October 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– USA Falcons XV
2022– United States 11 (5)
Correct as of 6 July 2025

Cory Daniel (born 11 September 1995) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Old Glory DC. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]

Daniel is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended the University of North Carolina.[2] Originally a wrestler, he switched sports to rugby in 2020.[3] He is the older brother of teammate Brady Daniel.[4]

Professional career

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Daniel signed for Old Glory DC as a crossover athlete in 2020.[5] He debuted with the side the following season and has remained with the side since.[6]

Daniel was selected for the USA Falcons XV in October 2022 for their tour to South Africa.[7] He made his debut for the full United States side in November 2022 against Kenya where he started in the qualifier for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[8]

References

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