Darren Burns (rugby union)

Darren Burns
Birth nameDarren Burns
Date of birth (1973-03-08) 8 March 1973 (age 51)
Place of birthBiggar, Scotland
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Boroughmuir RFC ()
Biggar RFC ()
2001 Watsonians ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996-99 Edinburgh Rugby ()
1999-2001 Glasgow Warriors 16 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Scotland U21
– Scotland A
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
1999-2005 Scotland 7s
Coaching career
Years Team
Queensferry RFC
– Biggar RFC
– SRU Student & Ad. Participation Mger

Darren Burns (born 8 March 1973 in Biggar, Scotland) is a former Scotland A and Scotland 7s international rugby union player who played for Glasgow Warriors. He played in the Lock position.

Burns signed for Glasgow Warriors from Edinburgh Rugby in 1999.[1] He was one of the original intake of 36 professional players who were signed by the SRU, and he played for Edinburgh Rugby from 1996.[2]

At amateur level, Burns played for Boroughmuir RFC, Biggar RFC and Watsonians[3]

At international level Burns played for Scotland 7s[4][5] and also played for the Scotland A and Scotland Under 21 side. He played for the Barbarians when they entered a 7s side into the famous Melrose Sevens tournament.[6] He also played for a combined Scottish Districts team against Australia.[7]

He coached Biggar RFC[8] and Queensfery RFC.[9]

Burns is now a Student and Adult Participation Manager for the Scottish Rugby Union.[10] Of his role he stated: "At Scottish Rugby we are committed to sustaining and enhancing the numbers playing the game, particularly at that crucial period when boys and girls leave school and, either go into further education, or the world of work."[11]

References

  1. ^ "Player Archive : European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR)". epcrugby.com.
  2. ^ "Logan and Hastings are still negotiating with the union but . . . Professional era dawns as 36 sign SRU contracts". Herald Scotland.
  3. ^ "McGeechan hails bravery of Armstrong". Archived from the original on 5 May 2016.
  4. ^ "News".
  5. ^ Naohiko MORI. "Darren Burns". Oval Planet - All about world RUGBY football.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Rugby Union: SEVENS HEAVEN; Baabaas win Melrose gala".
  7. ^ BILL LOTHIAN (6 November 1996). "Physio's piece of history". The Independent.
  8. ^ "Biggar coach has reason to celebrate". Peeblesshire News.
  9. ^ "Rugby: Scotland A star Burns bridges the gap at South Queensferry".
  10. ^ "Student Rugby Contacts".
  11. ^ "Countdown to the Varsity match is on". The Scrum Magazine. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.