Damien Chapman

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Damien Chapman
Personal information
Born (1974-03-06) 6 March 1974 (age 50)
Playing information
Position Centre, Scrum-half
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1992–95 St. George Dragons 12212032
1996–97 Western Reds 19216040
1998 London Broncos 11413244
Total428412116
Source: RL Project
Father John Chapman

Damien Chapman (born 6 March 1974) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s.

Originally a schoolboy from St. Gregory's Campbelltown, Damien Chapman played for the St. George Dragons and the Western Reds in the ARL premiership and the London Broncos in the Super League. [1] Damien Chapman is the son of former St. George Dragons first grade winger, John Chapman. [2]

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References

  1. Damien Chapman rugbyleagueproject.com
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players - 1995 ( ISBN   1875169571)