Paul Bryan (rugby league)

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Paul Bryan
Personal information
Born (2003-01-01) 1 January 2003 (age 22)
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2025 Newcastle Knights 10000
2025– Manly-Warringah 00000
Total10000
Source: [1]
As of 30 June 2025

Paul Bryan (born 1 January 2003) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League. His position is prop.

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Background

Born in Mackay, Queensland, Bryan played his junior rugby league for the Brothers Bulldogs, before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys as a 15-year-old. [2]

Playing career

Early years

In 2021, Bryan played for the Mackay Cutters in the Mal Meninga Cup, Hastings Deering Colts and Queensland Cup competitions. [3]

In 2022, Bryan joined the Newcastle Knights, playing SG Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup before moving up to their NRL top 30 squad in 2024. [4]

2025

In Round 12 of the 2025 NRL season, Bryan made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Penrith Panthers. [5] He dislocated his shoulder in his first tackle of the match, but went on to play 19 minutes. [6] [7]

On 30 June, it was announced that Bryan was involved in a swap deal, moving to the Manly Sea Eagles, while Jake Arthur joined the Knights. [8]

References

  1. "Paul Bryan - Playing Career - RLP".
  2. "Cowboys next generation on show this Saturday night". NQ Cowboys. 7 May 2021.
  3. "Eleven Cowboys contracted players named for HDC semis". NQ Cowboys. 23 September 2021.
  4. Chalk, Ethan Lee (19 February 2024). "Knights confirm Top 30 squad, supplementary players". Zero Tackle.
  5. "NRL Final Team: Round 12". Newcastle Knights. 24 May 2025.
  6. "Johns hails Bryan's bravery after playing on with dislocated shoulder". www.newcastleherald.com.au. 25 May 2025.
  7. "Panthers v Knights". National Rugby League.
  8. "Sea Eagles release Jake Arthur". Manly Sea Eagles. 30 June 2025.