Dan Parks - Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors

In 2003 Parks returned to the UK and joined Glasgow Warriors. After making his debut as a replacement in the Celtic Cup victory over Celtic Warriors at Bridgend in September 2003, Parks was quick to establish himself as the club's first choice fly-half, a position he held in all 7 seasons he played for Glasgow. Testament to his game-winning prowess. Parks was top points scorer for his club in every season he played for Glasgow from the 2003/04 to the 2009/10 season, scoring tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals.

This accumulation of points means he has become the highest all-time points scorer for the club. In what would be Glasgow's final match of the 2008/2009 season, Parks attained the distinction of being the first ever player to reach 1,000 points in the Magners League play.

Parks was also named Player of the Season in 2006/07 and in 2009/10. Over his Glasgow career, he has made regular appearances for the Scotland national side, including in the Six Nations and the 2007 World Cup. For his World Cup performance, Parks was voted Scotland player of the tournament

Parks was also named Glasgow Warriors player of the season both in 2006/07 and in 2009/10. Throughout his Glasgow career, he has made regular appearances for the Scottish national side, including in the Six Nations the 2007 World Cup, Scotland tours to Australia 2004, South Africa 2006 & Argentina 2008,2010

Parks leaves Glasgow Warriors as their record points scorer, having amassed 1531 points (20 tries, 322 penalties,188 conversions and 26 drop goals) in 146 games. He also holds the distinction as being the RaboDirect Pro12 all time record point’s holder.

Parks' exceptional form for Glasgow Warriors was recognised by the Magners League as he was voted best fly-half with his inclusion in the leagues Dream Team 2009/10 Glasgow Warriors team mates Alastair Kellock and John Barclay also featured, in addition to Edinburgh’s Dutch winger Tim Visser