Joe Burgess

Rugby league player, Wigan Warriors star

Joe Burgess - Rugby league player, Wigan Warriors star
Born

October 14th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Professional rugby league player participated in the Super League. Played primarily as a winger. Achieved significant success with Wigan Warriors, including winning the Challenge Cup. Also represented England at the international level.

Won the Challenge Cup with Wigan Warriors in 2013

Represented England in rugby league internationals

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