Terry Campese

Rugby league player, Australian national team

Terry Campese - Rugby league player, Australian national team
Born

August 4th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Played as a halfback or five-eighth in rugby league. Spent the majority of professional career with the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL). Represented Australia in international matches and was part of the Kangaroos squad. Achieved the title of NRL Player of the Year in 2009. Suffered multiple injuries throughout career, impacting playing time and performance.

Played for the Canberra Raiders

Australian national team representative

NRL Player of the Year in 2009

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