Dale Copley

Rugby league player, Queensland representative

Dale Copley - Rugby league player, Queensland representative
Born

July 29th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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A rugby league player, prominent in the National Rugby League (NRL). Played for teams including the Brisbane Broncos and the Gold Coast Titans. Represented Queensland in State of Origin and participated in international matches for Australia and the Prime Minister's XIII. Helped the Brisbane Broncos secure the NRL premiership in 2015.

Played for Brisbane Broncos in NRL

Represented Queensland in State of Origin

Participated in matches for Australia and Prime Minister's XIII

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