Darryl Fale

Darryl Fale
Full nameDarryl Glen Fale
Date of birth (1971-05-28) 28 May 1971 (age 53)
Height192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–00 Taranaki 46 (15)
2001–02 Manawatu 15 (0)
2003 Wairarapa Bush 6 (5)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999 Hurricanes 2 (0)

Playing Stats

Darryl Glen Fale (born 28 May 1971) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]

Biography

A loose forward, Fale played some rugby in England early in his career and captained Bedford Queens to victory in the 1995 Pilkington Shield final against St Albans.[2] He competed for Taranaki, Manawatu and Wairarapa Bush in New Zealand provincial rugby. In 1999, Fale made two Super 12 appearances for the Hurricanes, including a match as the starting No. 8 against the Sharks in East London, with Filo Tiatia out injured.[3]

Fale became a referee after retiring and works in the insurance industry.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Prize-winning punch sparks rugby row". Independent Online. 9 November 1999.
  2. ^ "Queen's crowning". The Daily Telegraph. 8 May 1995.
  3. ^ "Darryl Fale - Hurricanes". www.hurricanes.co.nz.
  4. ^ "Ex rep now a ref". Stuff.co.nz. 18 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Former Taranaki rugby rep rolling up at Taranaki Open Fours". Stuff.co.nz. 17 January 2024.