Daryl Lilley

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

Daryl Lilley
Full nameDaryl Paul Lilley
Date of birth (1974-09-17) 17 September 1974
Place of birthNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback / Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1993–96 Taranaki 41 (362)
1997–99 Canterbury 20 (51)
2000–03 Taranaki 43 (415)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997–99 Crusaders 29 (81)
2000–02 Hurricanes 26 (104)

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