Andy Dannatt
Andrew Dannatt | |
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| Born | November 20, 1965 |
| Occupation | Former professional rugby league footballer |
| Years active | 1980s–1990s |
| Known for | Playing for Hull FC, St Helens, Hull Kingston Rovers, and Great Britain national team |
Andrew Dannatt (born 20 November 1965) is a retired professional rugby league player whose career spanned the 1980s and 1990s. He earned international recognition representing Great Britain and competed at the club level for Hull FC, St Helens, and Hull Kingston Rovers, mainly occupying the positions of or .
Club career
Dannatt appeared as a substitute, coming on for Phil Edmonds, during Hull's 0–12 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1984–85 John Player Special Trophy Final held at Boothferry Park on 26 January 1985.
He took the field as a in Hull's narrow 24–31 loss to Castleford in the 1986 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley on 11 October 1986.
Dannatt was selected as the starting in Hull’s 14–4 triumph over Widnes in the Premiership Final of the 1990–91 season, played at Old Trafford on 12 May 1991.
His testimonial match was hosted by Hull in 1993.
International honours
While playing for Hull, Dannatt received caps representing Great Britain, featuring in two matches against France in 1985 and again in 1991.
Outside of rugby league
Following his retirement from professional rugby league, Andy Dannatt pursued a career as a licensee, later worked as a scaffolder based in London, and ultimately returned to Hull to work as a plumbing and heating engineer.