Chris Lawrence

Australian rugby league player

Chris Lawrence - Australian rugby league player
Born

October 19th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League from 2006 to 2018. Contributed to the team's success in winning the NRL Premiership in 2005. Represented Australia in international competitions, earning caps in various tournaments. Throughout the career, achieved significant milestones, including being named the Wests Tigers' Player of the Year multiple times.

Played for Wests Tigers from 2006 to 2018

Contributed to NRL Premiership victory in 2005

Represented Australia in international rugby league

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