Greg Inglis

Rugby league player, NRL Premiership winner

Greg Inglis - Rugby league player, NRL Premiership winner
Born

January 15th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played rugby league professionally in Australia. Represented the Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. Achieved significant success in the sport, winning multiple premierships. Contributed to the Australian national team and played in international competitions, including the Rugby League World Cup. Renowned for exceptional skills and contributions to the game.

Won NRL Premierships with Melbourne Storm

Won NRL Premiership with South Sydney Rabbitohs

Selected for Australian national team

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