Corey Horsburgh

Rugby league player with Raiders

Corey Horsburgh - Rugby league player with Raiders
Born

January 5th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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This individual is a professional rugby league player who has played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the Canberra Raiders. Starting his NRL career in 2018, he became recognized for his performance as a prop. Known for strong defensive skills and contributing to the team's success on the field, he played in multiple seasons with the Raiders and participated in high-stakes matches.

Played for Canberra Raiders since 2018

Competed in the NRL

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