Danny Barrett (rugby union)


Danny Barrett is an American rugby player who plays as a loose forward for the U.S. national rugby team, and also plays for the U.S. national rugby sevens team. Barrett is currently in the Men's Eagles Sevens pool for the World Rugby Sevens Series. Barrett's strong play during the 2016–17 season landed him one of the seven spots on the 2017 season Dream Team, alongside teammate Perry Baker.
Barrett played for the USA Selects during the 2013 IRB Americas Rugby Championship. Barrett debuted for the Eagles on June 7, 2014 when he came on as a sub in a match against Scotland. Barrett then started two matches during the 2014 Pacific Nations Cup.

College and club rugby

Barrett played college rugby at the University of California. He played with the men's Collegiate All-Americans during their June 2013 tour of New Zealand.
Barrett was a member of the San Francisco Golden Gate sevens team at the inaugural 2013 World Club 7s in London.
Barrett also spent time on a one-month trial with Gloucester of the English Premiership during fall 2014.