Danny Bridge

Danny Bridge is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays for Oldham in League 1.

Background

Bridge was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England.
He is the younger brother of Chris Bridge.
He was suspended from playing in 2020 after testing positive for cocaine, however it was reported on 14 Jan 2021 that his ban had been reduced due to a WADA rule change.

Club career

Bridge started his career at Waterhead before joining Wigan Warriors in 2009. He played for the club's academy sides, but left the club in July 2011 when he was signed by Warrington Wolves for an undisclosed fee.

Loan at Bradford

Bridge was loaned to the Bradford Bulls at the start of the 2014 season for a month. He re-signed for another month once his current loan deal expired. During April he signed on a season long loan for Bradford.
He featured in Round 1 to Round 7. Bridge then featured in Round 9.
On 23 April, Bridge was 'recalled' back to his home-town club Warrington.

International career

Bridge represented England at under-15 and under-18 level. He was part of the Ireland squad at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
Bridge represented Ireland at the 2015 European Cup.
In 2016 he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.