Daniel William Campbell (20 April 1956 â 22 August 2021) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played professionally for Wigan, Leigh and Runcorn Highfield.
Campbell played for the Far North Falcons and represented Northland.
Danny Campbell moved to England in 1979, joining Wigan. Danny Campbell played at in Wigan's 15âÂÂ4 victory over Leeds in the 1982âÂÂ83 John Player Trophy Final during the 1982âÂÂ83 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1983. Danny Campbell was a substitute in Wigan's 28âÂÂ24 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1985 Challenge Cup Final during the 1984âÂÂ85 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1985. He played in a total of 145 matches for Wigan between 1979 and 1986.
He was part of the New Zealand squad during their 1980 tour of Great Britain and France, but did not appear in any of the Test matches.
On 22 August 2021, Campbell died at his home in Mitimiti, New Zealand. He left a wife and four children.