Born and raised Rochdale, Manchester England Dan Kelly's early career started at Kirkham Grammar School, at 16, and was part of the Sale Sharks academy set up.
An Ireland Under-20s international, Dan Kelly arrived at Leicester Tigers in 2020, making the short journey from Loughborough University.
A midfielder capable of playing at inside and outside centre, Dan was born in Manchester and is both Irish and English qualified.
He was a member of the Sale Sharks Academy from 2017-19 before settling at Loughborough and playing in their National League squad alongside Tigers academy graduates Freddie Steward, Jonny Law and Joe Browning.
He made his senior debut for Tigers in the Premiership trip to Gloucester in August 2020 and two further appearances before the end of that season.
On 8th of July 2021 Kelly has been selected to play for his first cap for England, and he made his international debut for England on 10 July 2021 against Canada at Twickenham.
In his 22/23 season for Leicester Tigers he made 13 appearances and scored 3 tries in the Premiership.
S.C June 2023
Career
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Leicester Tigers Outside Centre |
2020 - present |
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Ireland U20's Inside Centre |
2020 - 2020 |
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England Inside Centre |
