Danny Gardiner


Robert "Danny" Gardiner was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Millom ARLFC, Workington Town, Wigan and Oldham as a or.

Background

Danny Gardiner was born in Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Danny Gardiner won a cap for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1965 against New Zealand.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Danny Gardiner played left-, i.e. number 8, in Wigan's 20-16 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Challenge Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 8 May 1965, in front of a crowd of 89,016.

County Cup Final appearances

Danny Gardiner played left-, i.e. number 8, in Wigan's 16-13 victory over Oldham in the 1966 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1966–67 season at Station Road, Swinton, on Saturday 29 October 1966.

Genealogical information

Danny Gardiner was the older brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s for Workington Town ; John Eric Gardiner.