Daryl_Lilley

Daryl Lilley

Daryl Lilley

Rugby player

Daryl Paul Lilley (born 17 September 1974) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1][2]

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Lilley was born in New Plymouth and is an old boy of New Plymouth Boys' High School.[3]

A goal-kicking utility back, Lilley began in provincial rugby with Taranaki in 1993 and moved to Canterbury four years later, spending the rest of the decade playing fullback with the Crusaders.[4] He contributed to the Crusaders' first Super 12 title win in 1998, scoring the winning try in the semi-final against the Sharks.[5] After returning to Taranaki in 2000, Lilley began playing for the Hurricanes, which used him mainly as a winger. He finished his career with a season at the Newcastle Falcons, as injury cover for Jonny Wilkinson, then two seasons with Rugby Viadana in Italy.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Where Are They Now: The 1998 Crusaders swell rugby coaching ranks". Stuff.co.nz. 14 July 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Daryl Paul Lilley". www.rugbyhistory.co.nz.
  3. [3]
    "Boys' High aims to lift its game with rugby director". Stuff.co.nz. 7 March 2012.
  4. [4]
    "Lilley accepts Southern challenge". Stuff.co.nz. 12 February 2011.
  5. [5]
    "Coach blasts referee as Sharks sink in the semis". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 May 1998.
  6. [6]
    "Daryl handed his debut". Evening Chronicle. 13 February 2004.
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