Philip Danaher (born 5 October 1965) is a retired Irish rugby union Fullback and Centre. He played for St Munchin's College, Garryowen (as captain), Lansdowne, Munster and won 28 caps between 1988 and 1995 for Ireland. He made his international debut against Scotland on 16 January 1988 and captained the team 3 times, including the 1992 Ireland rugby union tour of New Zealand.. He retired in 1996 following a serious thumb injury. He was later assistant coach on tours to South Africa 1998 and Australia 1999.