Jamie Buhrer
Rugby league player; NRL title winner

Born
November 28th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A rugby league player from Australia, played primarily as a hooker. Career included time spent with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL). Contributed to the team's success by being part of the squad that won the NRL Premiership in 2011. Also represented the New South Wales State of Origin team. Later joined the Newcastle Knights to continue a professional rugby league career, while facing challenges and injuries throughout.
Won the NRL Premiership in 2011
Represented New South Wales in State of Origin
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