Tyler Dupree
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| Full name | Tyler Washington Dupree | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 February 2000 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17 st 13 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Champion Jack Dupree (grandfather) Billy Joe Dupree (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tyler Dupree (born 8 February 2000) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for Toulouse Olympique on season-long loan, from the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.
He previously spent time on loan from the Leeds Rhinos at the York City Knights, Featherstone Rovers and the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship. Dupree has also played for Oldham and the Widnes Vikings in the Championship, and Salford Red Devils in the Super League.[4][5]
Playing career
[edit | edit source]Leeds Rhinos
[edit | edit source]Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Dupree played junior rugby league for Siddal, and was part of the Halifax Elite Rugby Academy. At the age of 16, he signed scholarship forms with Salford Red Devils before later joining the academy at Leeds Rhinos.[6] Dupree played at youth level for the Yorkshire origin and England Academy sides whilst at Leeds.[7] After being released by Leeds without making a first team appearance, Dupree considered quitting the sport.[8]
Oldham RLFC
[edit | edit source]In August 2020, Dupree signed a one-year deal with Oldham RLFC.[6] He scored 10 tries in 18 appearances, making him the club's top try scorer during the 2021 season. Despite the club's relegation from the Championship, he received the Championship Young Player of the Year award in recognition of his performances.[9] He subsequently joined Widnes Vikings.
Salford Red Devils
[edit | edit source]In May 2022, Dupree was signed by Salford in an exchange deal which saw Josh Johnson transfer from Salford to Widnes.[10] He made his Super League début against his former club, the Leeds Rhinos.[11]
Wigan Warriors
[edit | edit source]In May 2023, Dupree submitted a transfer request,[12] which was rejected by Salford.[13] In July 2023, Dupree was signed by Wigan Warriors for an undisclosed fee, with Brad Singleton moving from Wigan to Salford as part of the deal.[14] In round 20 of the 2023 Super League season, Dupree made his Wigan debut and scored a try in the club's 44–18 victory over rivals Leigh.[15] On 14 October 2023, Dupree played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[16] On 12 October 2024, Dupree played in Wigan's 9-2 2024 Super League grand final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers.[17]
On 1 March 2025, Dupree became the first Super League player to score a try at the Rugby League Las Vegas event in Wigan's 48–24 win against Warrington Wolves.[18]
Toulouse Olympique (loan)
[edit | edit source]On 4 November 2025 it was reported that he would join Toulouse Olympique on season-long loan starting in 2026[19]
International
[edit | edit source]In April 2023, Dupree made his international debut for England against France.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Dupree's uncle Billy Joe Dupree played American football for the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he won a Super Bowl.[20]
Honours
[edit | edit source]Wigan Warriors
[edit | edit source]- World Club Challenge
- Winners (1): 2024
Individual
[edit | edit source]- Championship Young Player of the Year
- Winners (1): 2021
References
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- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ itsrugby
- ^ Salford Red Devils sign Tyler Dupree in swap with Widnes
- ^ Tyler Dupree opens up on painful Leeds Rhinos rejection and journey to Salford Red Devils
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- ^ York City Knights sign Liam Harris from Hull FC, Tyler Dupree from Leeds Rhinos and Harry Aldous from Newcastle Thunder
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External links
[edit | edit source]- 2000 births
- Living people
- 21st-century English sportsmen
- Batley Bulldogs players
- England Knights national rugby league team players
- England national rugby league team players
- English people of American descent
- English rugby league players
- Featherstone Rovers players
- Oldham R.L.F.C. players
- Rugby league players from Halifax, West Yorkshire
- Rugby league props
- Salford Red Devils players
- Toulouse Olympique players
- Widnes Vikings players
- Wigan Warriors players
- York Knights players