Introducing – Danny Riordan

Galway born Danny Riordan has been given a short term contract with Munster. The 24 year old who has 37 Connacht caps to his credit will make his debut in the red shirt tomorrow in Musgrave Park against Sale Sharks.

Birthplace: Galway, Ireland
Currently residing: Limerick
Education: Colaiste Iognaid, Galway
First started playing rugby: Age 14
Sportsperson admire most: Tiger Woods
Toughest opponent: Alessana Tuilaga
Career highlight to date: Playing Ireland A
Favourite other sport: Football
Favourite team outside rugby: Galway footballers/ hurlers
Hobbies outside rugby: Golf
Best part of being a pro rugby player: Being fit and healthy and playing rugby for a living
Worst part of being pro rugby player: Playing through Christmas
Worst job you ever had: Clearing stock rooms in a retail shop
Person you would most like to meet: Nelson Mandela
Person you would avoid at all costs: Lee Evans
Pet hate: The numerous bad habits of other drivers
Sporting event you’d most like to attend: Soccer World Cup Final
Favourite food: Steak and chips
Best place you’ve visited: Hawaii
What you see yourself doing when rugby career is over: Traveling and hopefully a good job
 
Three people you would invite to dinner and why: Eddie Murphy for a laugh;  Eva Mendez to look at; Gordan Ramsey to cook and entertain.