Darren Fleary


Darren Fleary is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, and coach. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Moldgreen ARLFC, Dewsbury Rams, Keighley Cougars, Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield Giants and the Leigh Centurions, as a or, and has coached at club level for Newsome Panthers ARLFC.

Background

Darren Fleary's birth was registered in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Since finishing his playing career "Big Daz" Fleary has been working as a prison officer and devotes a lot of his spare time to training his legs, in particular his calves.

Playing career

International honours

Darren Fleary won caps for England while at Leeds Rhinos in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, Russia, and New Zealand, and won caps for Great Britain while at Leeds Rhinos in 1998 against New Zealand, and New Zealand.

Super League Grand Final appearances

Darren Fleary played right- in Leeds Rhinos' 4–10 defeat by Wigan Warriors in the 1998 Super League Grand Final during Super League IV at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday 24 October 1998.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Darren Fleary played in Leeds Rhinos' 52–16 victory over London Broncos in the 1999 Challenge Cup Final during Super League V at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1999, and played left- in the 18–24 defeat by Bradford Bulls in the 2000 Challenge Cup Final during Super League VI at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday 29 April 2000.