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Tyler Dupree
Personal information
Full nameTyler Washington Dupree
Born (2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 (age 26)
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight17 st 13 lb (114 kg)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–20 Leeds Rhinos 0 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) Featherstone Rovers 1 1 0 0 4
2019(loan) York City Knights 4 0 0 0 0
2020(loan) Batley Bulldogs 4 1 0 0 4
2021 Oldham 18 10 1 0 42
2022 Widnes Vikings 7 2 0 0 8
2022–23 Salford Red Devils 35 3 0 0 12
2023–26 Wigan Warriors 62 7 0 0 28
2026 Toulouse Olympique (loan) 6 1 0 0 4
2026– Castleford Tigers 0 0 0 0 0
Total 137 25 1 0 102
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– England Knights 1 0 0 0 0
2023– England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3]
As of 2 May 2026
RelativesChampion Jack Dupree (grandfather)
Billy Joe Dupree (uncle)

Tyler Dupree (born 8 February 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as prop forward for Castleford Tigers in the Super League and England at international level.

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]

Background

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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]

Playing career

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Leeds Rhinos

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Dupree spent time on loan from Leeds in the RFL Championship with Featherstone Rovers, York City Knights and Batley Bulldogs. After being released by Leeds without making a first team appearance, Dupree considered quitting the sport.[8]

Oldham RLFC

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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

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In May 2022, Dupree was signed by Salford in an exchange deal which saw Josh Johnson transfer from Salford to Widnes.[10][11] He made his Super League debut against his former club, the Leeds Rhinos.[12][13]

Wigan Warriors

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In May 2023, Dupree submitted a transfer request,[14] which was rejected by Salford.[15] 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.[16] 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.[17] On 14 October 2023, Dupree played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[18] On 12 October 2024, Dupree played in Wigan's 9-2 2024 Super League grand final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers.[19]

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.[20]

Toulouse Olympique (loan)

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On 4 November 2025 it was reported that he would join Toulouse Olympique on season-long loan starting in 2026[21]

Castleford Tigers

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On 27 April 2026 it was reported his loan spell at Toulouse had ended early, and that he would join Castleford Tigers on a 3½ year deal[22]

International

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In April 2023, Dupree made his international debut for England against France.

Personal life

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Dupree's uncle Billy Joe Dupree played American football for the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he won a Super Bowl.[23]

Honours

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Wigan Warriors

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Individual

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References

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  1. "Player Summary: Tyler Dupree". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. itsrugby
  4. Salford Red Devils sign Tyler Dupree in swap with Widnes
  5. Tyler Dupree opens up on painful Leeds Rhinos rejection and journey to Salford Red Devils
  6. 1 2 "Oldham snap up Leeds young gun Dupree". Oldham Chronicle. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  7. York City Knights sign Liam Harris from Hull FC, Tyler Dupree from Leeds Rhinos and Harry Aldous from Newcastle Thunder
  8. ""I was ready to join the Army" How Tyler Dupree was nearly lost to the game". Love Rugby League. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  9. "Dupree picks up Young Player of the Year award". Oldham Evening Chronicle. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  10. "Tyler Dupree: Salford Red Devils sign Widnes prop as Josh Johnson moves in opposite direction". BBC Sport. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  11. McAllister, Josh (9 May 2022). "Salford Red Devils sign Tyler Dupree in swap with Widnes". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  12. Salford 23 Leeds Rhinos 8: No winning start for Rohan Smith
  13. Ibbetson, Stephen (29 May 2022). "Tyler Dupree opens up on painful Leeds Rhinos rejection and journey to Salford Red Devils". TotalRL. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
  14. "Salford Red Devils rocked as star forward Tyler Dupree hands in transfer request". Examiner Live. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  15. "Salford Red Devils reject Tyler Dupree transfer request amid serious interest in England prop". Yorkshire Post. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  16. "Tyler Dupree: Wigan Warriors sign Salford Red Devils prop in swap deal with Brad Singleton". BBC Sport. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  17. Bower, Aaron (29 July 2023). "Abbas Miski's hat-trick leads mauling as Wigan leapfrog Leigh in Super League". The Observer.
  18. Bower, Aaron (14 October 2023). "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". The Observer.
  19. "Wigan v Hull KR: Super League Grand Final 2024 – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
  20. "Tyler Dupree creates Super League history with incredible Las Vegas moment". Love Rugby League. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  21. Aaron Bower (4 Nov 2025). "Matt Peet explains Tyler Dupree exit as Wigan prop makes Super League switch". Love Rugby League.
  22. Aaron Bower (27 Apr 2026). "Castleford seal immediate Tyler Dupree deal as part of double transfer boost". Love Rugby League.
  23. Leeds Rhinos profile
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