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'''Daniel John Norton''' (born 22 March 1988) is a former [[rugby union]] player. He is the leading all-time try scorer in the [[World Rugby Sevens Series]] with over 350 tries, beating the previous record of 244 held by [[Kenya national rugby sevens team|Kenya's]] [[Collins Injera]] at the [[2017 Hong Kong Sevens]] tournament.<ref>{{cite
A product of [[Hartpury College]], Norton played most of his career as a [[Rugby union positions#14. and 11. Wing|winger]]. Norton was part of the [[Gloucester Rugby|Gloucester]] academy and dual registered with [[Birmingham Moseley Rugby
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==International==
Norton helped [[England national under-20 rugby union team|England U20s]] to a Six Nations Grand Slam title in 2008.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Dan Norton |url=https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/college/why-hartpury/success-stories/dan-norton/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Hartpury University and Hartpury College |language=en}}</ref> He also competed for the [[England national under-18 rugby union team|England U18s]] in the 2006–07 season.<ref name=":4" />
=== Sevens career ===
During the 2010–2011 season, Norton's main focus was on the 7s format, playing in the Commonwealth Games and a regular in the IRB Sevens World Series. Norton has been a core-contracted Sevens player to the RFU since the 2011-12 season. Norton scored 37 tries in the 2011/12 series – second only to England teammate Mat Turner with 38. In December 2012, Norton scored his 100th career try for England against Scotland in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldrugby.org/sevens-series/news/32316 |title=Hosts and Portugal impress at SA Sevens |work=worldrugby.org |access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://ur7s.com/news/dan_norton_grabs_his_100th_try_as_england_head_to_the_bowl_again |title=Dan Norton grabs his 100th try as England head to the Bowl again |work=ur7s.com |date=8 December 2012 |access-date=11 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820203836/http://ur7s.com/news/dan_norton_grabs_his_100th_try_as_england_head_to_the_bowl_again |archive-date=20 August 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Norton led all try-scorers in the 2012–13 season with 52 tries. Norton is top of the all-time list of try scorers on the [[World Rugby Sevens Series]].▼
Norton made his [[Rugby sevens|sevens]] debut for [[England national rugby sevens team|England]] in 2009.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Kitson |first=Robert |date=2017-04-04 |title=Dan Norton is on the verge of try-scoring history. He deserves recognition |url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2017/apr/04/dan-norton-england-hong-kong-sevens-record-try-scorer |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref>
▲During the 2010–2011 season, Norton's main focus was on
Norton possesses great speed,<ref>{{Citation |last=Mairs |first=Gavin |title=England sevens wing Dan Norton puts his Usain Bolt speed to good effect in world series |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/england/9258382/England-sevens-wing-Dan-Norton-puts-his-Usain-Bolt-speed-to-good-effect-in-world-series.html |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=10 May 2012}}</ref> the ability to sidestep off either foot and the ability to kick off both feet. Norton is one of the quickest players on the 7s circuit, with a personal best for the 40m of 4.78 seconds.{{cn|date=April 2019}}
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==Club==
Norton made his name at [[Hartpury College R.F.C.|Hartpury College]] where his dynamic performances on the wing and at fullback earned him a senior contract with [[Gloucester Rugby|Gloucester]] from 2007 to 2009.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":2" /> He played for [[Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club|Moseley]], while on loan from Gloucester, between 2007 and 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-05-03 |title=Rugby review of the season: Moseley |url=http://www.birminghampost.net/news/local-news/rugby-review-season-moseley-3959843 |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Business Live |language=en}}</ref> In 2009, He helped Moseley win the [[EDF Energy Trophy|EDF National Trophy]] when he scored a try against Leeds in the final at Twickenham.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harvey |first=Joe |date=2020-08-17 |title=Exclusive: Dan Norton – Finding Ways to Move Forwards |url=https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/exclusive-dan-norton-finding-ways-to-move-forwards/27814.htm |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Talking Rugby Union}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
In April 2009, it was announced that Norton would be joining Bristol for the next season. Norton played the start of the 2009–2010 for Bristol and soon established himself as the top scorer, as Bristol reached the Championship play-off final in 2010, going on to win the British & Irish Cup in 2011. However, after returning from England sevens duty his time with the different format seemed to lose his edge, and was not given enough time to convert, becoming a bit part player for the rest of the season. Although he re-established himself in the B&I Cup winning Bristol side at the end of the 2010-11 season, he was not included in the Bristol retained players list announced at the end of May 2011.▼
▲In April 2009, it was announced that Norton would be joining [[Bristol Bears|Bristol]] for the next season.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":2" /> Norton played the start of the 2009–2010 for Bristol and soon established himself as the top scorer, as Bristol reached the Championship play-off final in 2010, going on to win the [[British and Irish Cup|British & Irish Cup]] in 2011. However, after returning from England sevens duty his time with the different format seemed to lose his edge, and was not given enough time to convert, becoming a bit part player for the rest of the season. Although he re-established himself in the B&I Cup winning Bristol side at the end of the
Norton joined [[London Irish]] on a short-term contract in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-17 |title=England 7s legend Dan Norton signs short-term deal with London Irish |url=https://www.london-irish.com/news/england-7s-legend-dan-norton-signs-shortterm-deal-with-london-irish/bp2648/ |access-date=2020-08-17 |website=London Irish |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-19 |title=London Irish sign Sevens superstar Dan Norton |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/london-irish-sign-sevens-superstar-star-dan-norton/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=www.rugbypass.com |language=en}}</ref> He was an ambassador for [[Mizuno]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Connolly |first=Eoin |date=2013-11-21 |title=Rugby sevens star Norton to wear Mizuno in Rio |url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/rugby_sevens_star_norton_to_wear_mizuno_in_rio/?zephr_sso_ott=V7yIdV |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=SportsPro |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==Honours==
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===Bristol===
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