Tyler Dupree

Tyler Dupree (born 8 February 2000) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.

Tyler Dupree

Personal information
Full name	Tyler Washington Dupree
Born	(2000-02-08) 8 February 2000 (age 25) Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	17 st 13 lb (114 kg)
Playing information
Position	Prop
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– Wigan Warriors 19 4 0 0 16 Total 88 21 1 0 86 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 26 July 2023
Relatives	Champion Jack Dupree (grandfather) Billy Joe Dupree (uncle)

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

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]

In August 2020, Dupree signed a one-year deal with Oldham.^[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.

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]

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

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]

Personal life

Dupree's uncle Billy Joe Dupree played American football for the Dallas Cowboys, with whom he won a Super Bowl.^[19]

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