| Damian Browne | |
| Birth Name: | Damian Browne |
| Birth Date: | 1980 5, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Galway, Ireland |
| Weight: | 122kg (269lb) |
| Ru Position: | Lock |
| Amatyears1: | 1998–2001 |
| Amatteam1: | Galwegians |
| Years1: | 2001–2004 |
| Apps1: | 63 |
| Years2: | 2004–2008 |
| Apps2: | 85 |
| Points2: | 5 |
| Years3: | 2008–2011 |
| Apps3: | 74 |
| Points3: | 10 |
| Years4: | 2011–2013 |
| Apps4: | 31 |
| Points4: | 5 |
| Years5: | 2013–2015 |
| Apps5: | 27 |
| Points5: | 5 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 3 January 2015 |
| Repyears1: | 1999 |
| Repyears2: | 2001 |
| Repyears3: | 2006 |
| Repteam1: | Ireland U19 |
| Repteam2: | Ireland U21 |
| Repteam3: | Ireland A |
| Repcaps2: | 7 |
| Reppoints2: | 0 |
| Reppoints3: | 0 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 17 June 2006 |
| School: | St. Joseph's Patrician College[1] |
| Occupation: | Extreme Adventurer/ Public Speaker |
| Website: | www.damianbrowne.com |
Damian Browne (born 17 May 1980) is an Irish former professional rugby union player turned extreme adventurer. Browne was capped by Ireland at U-21 level. He has played for Connacht, Northampton Saints, Brive, Leinster and Oyonnax.
He began his career with Galwegians before earning a contract with Connacht in 2001. He agreed to sign for Northampton Saints in April 2004.[2] Browne signed for Leinster in May 2011 along with Fionn Carr.[3] His younger brother, Andrew played for Connacht.
Browne was the first person to row from New York City to Galway, Ireland, completing his trip on 4 October 2022, after 112 days at sea.[4] In 2017 Browne completed the Atlantic Challenge solo after 63 days, six hours and 25 minutes at sea.[5]