Darren Fleary (born 2 December 1972) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, and coach.
After finishing his playing career, Fleary worked as a prison officer at Armley Jail in Leeds,[4] and also coached junior teams at Newsome Panthers.
[5] Fleary started his professional career with Dewsbury, signing from amateur club Moldgreen in September 1991.
Fleary played in Leeds Rhinos' 52–16 victory over London Broncos in the 1999 Challenge Cup Final during Super League IV at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1999, and played left-prop in the 18–24 defeat by Bradford Bulls in the 2000 Challenge Cup Final during Super League V at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh on Saturday 29 April 2000.
He also won caps for England while at Leeds Rhinos in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup against Australia (sub), Russia, and New Zealand (sub).