Daniel Holdsworth (born 27 April 1984[1]) is an Australian former professional rugby league five-eighth who played in the 2000s and 2010s.

Born in the northern New South Wales town, Tweed Heads, Holdsworth moved to Perth in Western Australia at an early age.

[1] Holdsworth spent two years in the Penrith Panthers' lower grades,[1] before signing with the St George Illawarra Dragons for the 2004 season.

Holdsworth then spent four seasons in the Super League, playing for the Salford City Reds and Hull FC.

[7] In January 2014, Holdsworth's Caringbah home was robbed and memorabilia stolen, including signed jerseys from former teammates Sonny Bill Williams and Andrew Ryan.