| Full name | Cory Gilliland-Daniel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 11 September 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Silver Springs, Maryland, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cory Daniel (born 11 September 1995) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Old Glory DC. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]
Daniel is from Silver Springs, Maryland, and attended the University of North Carolina.[2] Originally a wrestler, he switched sports to rugby in 2020.[3] He is the older brother of teammate Brady Daniel.[4]
Daniel originally signed for Old Glory DC as a crossover athlete in 2020.[5] He didn't debut with the side until the following season and has remained with the side since.[6]
Daniel was selected for the USA Falcons XV in 2022 for their tour to South Africa.[7] He made his debut for the full United States side in 2022, making his debut against Kenya.[8]