Tyler Dupree
{{Short description|England international rugby league player}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
| name = Tyler Dupree
| fullname = Tyler Washington Dupree
| image = Tyler Dupree.jpg
| image_size =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|2|8|df=y}}
| birth_place = Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
| height = {{convert|6|ft|2|in|m|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|114|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| position = {{rlp|PR}}
| club1 = Leeds Rhinos
| year1start = 2018
| year1end = 20
| appearances1 = 0
| tries1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| fieldgoals1 = 0
| points1 = 0
| club2 = {{nowrap|→ Featherstone Rovers}}
| year2start = 2018{{small|(loan)}}
| year2end =
| appearances2 = 1
| tries2 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| fieldgoals2 = 0
| points2 = 4
| club3 = → York City Knights
| year3start = 2019{{small|(loan)}}
| year3end =
| appearances3 = 4
| tries3 = 0
| goals3 = 0
| fieldgoals3 = 0
| points3 = 0
| club4 = → Batley Bulldogs
| year4start = 2020{{small|(loan)}}
| year4end =
| appearances4 = 4
| tries4 = 1
| goals4 = 0
| fieldgoals4 = 0
| points4 = 4
| club5 = Oldham
| year5start = 2021
| year5end =
| appearances5 = 18
| tries5 = 10
| goals5 = 1
| fieldgoals5 = 0
| points5 = 42
| club6 = Widnes Vikings
| year6start = 2022
| year6end =
| appearances6 = 7
| tries6 = 2
| goals6 = 0
| fieldgoals6 = 0
| points6 = 8
| club7 = Salford Red Devils
| year7start = 2022
| year7end = 23
| appearances7 = 35
| tries7 = 3
| goals7 = 0
| fieldgoals7 = 0
| points7 = 12
| club8 = Wigan Warriors
| year8start = 2023
| year8end = present
| appearances8 = 19
| tries8 = 4
| goals8 = 0
| fieldgoals8 = 0
| points8 = 16
|teamA = {{nowrap|England Knights}}
|yearAstart = 2022
|yearAend = present
|appearancesA = 1
|triesA = 0
|goalsA = 0
|fieldgoalsA = 0
|pointsA = 0
|teamB = {{rlnt|England}}
|yearBstart = 2023
|yearBend = present
|appearancesB = 1
|triesB = 0
|goalsB = 0
|fieldgoalsB = 0
|pointsB = 0
| new = yes
| source = {{Rugby league records|title=Tyler Dupree|id=3430|access-date=26 July 2023}}[https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/tyler-dupree/summary.html Rugby League Project][https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/tyler-dupree-44320.html itsrugby]
| updated = 26 July 2023
| module = {{infobox person
| embed = yes
| relatives = Champion Jack Dupree (grandfather)
Billy Joe Dupree (uncle)
}}
}}
Tyler Dupree (born 8 February 2000) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|pr}} for 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.[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/salford-red-devils-sign-tyler-dupree-in-swap-with-widnes/ Salford Red Devils sign Tyler Dupree in swap with Widnes][https://www.totalrl.com/dupree-bounces-back-from-leeds-rejection-to-make-salford-impact/ Tyler Dupree opens up on painful Leeds Rhinos rejection and journey to Salford Red Devils]
Playing career
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.{{cite web |title=Oldham snap up Leeds young gun Dupree |url=https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/158/roughyeds/135995/oldham-snap-up-leeds-young-gun-dupree |website=Oldham Chronicle |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=14 August 2020}} Dupree played at youth level for the Yorkshire origin and England Academy sides whilst at Leeds.[https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/17646889.york-city-knights-sign-liam-harris-hull-fc-tyler-dupree-leeds-rhinos-harry-aldous-newcastle-thunder/ York City Knights sign Liam Harris from Hull FC, Tyler Dupree from Leeds Rhinos and Harry Aldous from Newcastle Thunder] After being released by Leeds without making a first team appearance, Dupree considered quitting the sport.{{cite web |title="I was ready to join the Army" How Tyler Dupree was nearly lost to the game |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tyler-dupree-england-debut-army |website=Love Rugby League |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=28 April 2023}}
In August 2020, Dupree signed a one-year deal with Oldham. 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.{{cite web |title=Dupree picks up Young Player of the Year award |url=https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/158/roughyeds/143192/dupree-picks-up-young-player-of-the-year-award |website=Oldham Evening Chronicle |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=1 October 2021}} He subsequently joined Widnes Vikings.
In May 2022, Dupree was signed by Salford in an exchange deal which saw Josh Johnson transfer from Salford to Widnes.{{cite web |title=Tyler Dupree: Salford Red Devils sign Widnes prop as Josh Johnson moves in opposite direction |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/61406334 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=11 May 2022}} He made his Super League début against his former club, the Leeds Rhinos.[https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/salford-23-leeds-rhinos-8-no-winning-start-for-rohan-smith-3694710 Salford 23 Leeds Rhinos 8: No winning start for Rohan Smith]
In April 2023, Dupree made his international debut for England against France.
In May 2023, Dupree submitted a transfer request,{{cite web |title=Salford Red Devils rocked as star forward Tyler Dupree hands in transfer request |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/salford-tyler-dupree-transfer-request-26967150 |website=Examiner Live |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=22 May 2023}} which was rejected by Salford.{{cite web |title=Salford Red Devils reject Tyler Dupree transfer request amid serious interest in England prop |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/salford-red-devils-reject-tyler-dupree-transfer-request-amid-serious-interest-in-england-prop-4153230 |website=Yorkshire Post |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=23 May 2023}} 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.{{cite web |title=Tyler Dupree: Wigan Warriors sign Salford Red Devils prop in swap deal with Brad Singleton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/66313632 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=26 July 2023}}
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.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/29/wigan-leigh-super-league-rugby-league-match-report/|title=Abbas Miski's hat-trick leads mauling as Wigan leapfrog Leigh in Super League|newspaper=The Observer|date=29 July 2023 |last1=Bower |first1=Aaron }}
On 14 October 2023, Dupree played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/14/catalans-dragons-wigan-super-league-grand-final-rugby-league-match-report/|title=Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons|newspaper=The Observer|date=14 October 2023 |last1=Bower |first1=Aaron }}
On 12 October 2024, Dupree played in Wigan's 9-2 2024 Super League grand final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2024/oct/12/wigan-v-hull-kr-super-league-grand-final-2024-live-score-updates?page=with:block-670aaacb8f087ed1d5a8a350/|title=Wigan v Hull KR: Super League Grand Final 2024 – as it happened|website=www.theguardian.com}}
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.{{cite web |title=Tyler Dupree creates Super League history with incredible Las Vegas moment |url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tyler-dupree-creates-super-league-history-with-incredible-las-vegas-moment |website=Love Rugby League |access-date=2 March 2025 |date=1 March 2025}}
Personal life
Dupree's uncle Billy Joe Dupree played American football for the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he won a Super Bowl.[https://www.therhinos.co.uk/player/tyler-dupree/ Leeds Rhinos profile]
Honours
=Wigan Warriors=
- Super League
- Winners (2): 2023, 2024
- League Leaders' Shield
- Winners (2): 2023, 2024
- World Club Challenge
- Winners (1): 2024
=Individual=
- Championship Young Player of the Year
- Winners (1): 2021
References
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External links
- [https://www.salfordreddevils.net/team/first-team/deon-cross/ Salford Red Devils profile]
- [https://www.therhinos.co.uk/player/tyler-dupree/ Leeds Rhinos profile]
- [https://orl-heritagetrust.org.uk/player/tyler-dupree/ Oldham profile]
{{Wigan Warriors squad}}
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Category:Rugby league players from Halifax, West Yorkshire
Category:Batley Bulldogs players
Category:England Knights national rugby league team players
Category:England national rugby league team players
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Category:English people of American descent
Category:Featherstone Rovers players
Category:Oldham R.L.F.C. players
Category:Salford Red Devils players
Category:Widnes Vikings players