Daniel Heckenberg was born on 27 October 1979 and is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer.
11 Facts About Daniel Heckenberg
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Daniel Heckenberg played as a prop at club level in the NRL for the St George Illawarra Dragons, Parramatta Eels and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, in the Super League for Harlequins RL, and in the RFL Championship for the Widnes Vikings.
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Daniel Heckenberg first played internationally as part of the Australian Schoolboys team in a match against the BARLA Young Lions.
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Daniel Heckenberg began his professional career at National Rugby League side St George Illawarra Dragons, progressing through the youth team and earning his first grade debut in 2000.
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Daniel Heckenberg moved club in 2002, joining the Parramatta Eels, before changing team again in 2004, this time playing with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
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Daniel Heckenberg provided much defensive support for the Sea Eagles and was held in high esteem by his peers at the club.
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Daniel Heckenberg's performances led to a transfer to Super League side Harlequins, and he soon became an important part of the team's defensive game.
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Daniel Heckenberg confirmed his first grade place in the beginning of his second year at the club but suffered a severe shoulder injury in a match against Bradford Bulls in May, bringing his 2007 Super League XII campaign to an end.
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Daniel Heckenberg underwent surgery in June to correct the problem but when he returned from injury for 2008's Super League XIII he again suffered a setback.
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Daniel Heckenberg dislocated his shoulder in training in March 2008, resulting in a six-week absence from the team.
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Daniel Heckenberg was named in the Scotland training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup but was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury.