Bradley Clyde

Rugby league player and World Cup winner

Bradley Clyde - Rugby league player and World Cup winner
Born

January 27th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

This rugby league player became a prominent figure in Australian sport during the 1990s. Primarily a lock and second-row forward, played for the Canberra Raiders and the New South Wales State of Origin team. Achievements include winning the 1989 Rugby League World Cup and three premiership titles with the Raiders. After a successful career in the NRL, including stints with the Leeds Rhinos in the English Super League, retired from professional play in the early 2000s. Contributions to the sport continued through involvement in coaching and mentoring.

Winning the 1989 Rugby League World Cup

Three-time NRL Premiership winner with Canberra Raiders

Playing for New South Wales in State of Origin

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