Cory Daniel

Cory Daniel (born 11 September 1995) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Old Glory DC. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.^[1]

Cory Daniel

Full name	Cory Gilliland-Daniel
Date of birth	(1995-09-11) 11 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth	Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Height	190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8 Current team Old Glory DC Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– Old Glory DC 39 (55) Correct as of 8 October 2024 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– USA Falcons XV 2022– United States 11 (5) Correct as of 6 July 2025

Youth

Daniel is from Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended the University of North Carolina.^[2] Originally a wrestler, he switched sports to rugby in 2020.^[3] He is the older brother of teammate Brady Daniel.^[4]

Professional career

Daniel originally signed for Old Glory DC as a crossover athlete in 2020.^[5] He didn't debut with the side until the following season and has remained with the side since.^[6]

Daniel was selected for the USA Falcons XV in 2022 for their tour to South Africa.^[7] He made his debut for the full United States side in 2022, making his debut against Kenya.^[8]