Darren Burns (rugby union) explained

Darren Burns
Birth Name:Darren Burns
Birth Date:8 March 1973
Birth Place:Biggar, Scotland
Weight:1000NaN0
Ru Position:Lock
Repteam1:Scotland U21
Repteam2:Scotland A
Repyears1:-
Years1:1996-99
Years2:1999-2001
Clubs1:Edinburgh Rugby
Clubs2:Glasgow Warriors
Apps2:16
Points2:0
Amatyears3:2001
Amatteam1:Boroughmuir RFC
Amatteam2:Biggar RFC
Amatteam3:Watsonians
Repsevensyears1:1999-2005
Repsevensteam1:Scotland 7s
Coachteams1:Queensferry RFC
Coachteams2:Biggar RFC
Coachteams3: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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Archive : European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR). epcrugby.com.
  2. Web site: Logan and Hastings are still negotiating with the union but . . . Professional era dawns as 36 sign SRU contracts. Herald Scotland.
  3. Web site: McGeechan hails bravery of Armstrong. https://web.archive.org/web/20160505051725/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13047157.html. dead. 2016-05-05.
  4. Web site: News.
  5. Web site: Darren Burns . Naohiko MORI . Oval Planet - All about world RUGBY football .
  6. Web site: Rugby Union: SEVENS HEAVEN; Baabaas win Melrose gala..
  7. Web site: Physio's piece of history. BILL LOTHIAN. 6 November 1996. The Independent.
  8. Web site: Biggar coach has reason to celebrate. Peeblesshire News.
  9. Web site: Rugby: Scotland A star Burns bridges the gap at South Queensferry.
  10. Web site: Student Rugby Contacts.
  11. Web site: Countdown to the Varsity match is on. The Scrum Magazine. 22 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305201314/http://www.scrummagazine.com/2015/06/23/countdown-to-the-varsity-match-is-on/. 5 March 2016. dead.