Danny Southworth

Danny Southworth is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays as a prop for Cardiff Rugby. Born in England, he was called-up to represent Wales national [rugby union team|Wales] at international level in 2025, qualifying on ancestry grounds.

Club career

Exeter Chiefs

Born in Barnstaple, Devon, Southworth started playing rugby union for his home town club Barnstaple RFC before signing to the academy at Exeter Chiefs.
Initially a number eight, he transitioned to play as a prop forward. Southworth had a try-scoring senior debut for Exeter in 2020, scoring against Wasps in the Rugby Premiership. He made 25 appearances in total for the Exeter Chiefs first team, and also featured for the club in the European Rugby Champions Cup.

Coventry

Southworth joined Coventry R.F.C. on loan ahead of the 2022–23 RFU Championship. He returned to them once more on loan in November 2023.

Cardiff

Southworth joined Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2024-25 season. He made his debut in the opening round against Zebre Parma. In May 2025, he signed a new contract with the club.

International career

Wales

Southworth qualifies for Wales through his grandparents. In October 2025, he was named in the senior Wales squad for the Autumn International series. He made his debut on 29 November 2025, against South Africa.