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Rugby League Biography

Darren Lockyer

“Darren L”

Australian · Nambour, Queensland · Born 1 January 1977

Halfback/Five-eighth
59
caps
93
tries

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Australia and Queensland's most decorated player — two World Cups and nine State of Origin series.

Darren Lockyer was born in Nambour, Queensland in 1977. He is the most capped Australian rugby league player with 59 Test appearances. He played both fullback and five-eighth at representative level. He won two Rugby League World Cups and nine State of Origin series with Queensland. He played in four NRL grand finals, winning one. He captained both Queensland and Australia. His composure, leadership and the ability to perform in the biggest matches made him the defining player of Queensland's State of Origin dominance from 2006 to 2013. He was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2016.

Best Known For

Rugby League World Cup 2x (2008,2013)

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Rugby League World Cup 2x (2008,2013)
  • State of Origin 9x Queensland
  • NRL Premiership (2000)
  • Dally M Medal
Career Journey

Timeline

1977 👶 Born in Nambour, Queensland
2015 🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Brisbane Broncos
🏆 Rugby League World Cup 2x (2008,2013)
🏆 State of Origin 9x Queensland
🏆 NRL Premiership (2000)
🏆 Dally M Medal
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Darren Lockyer

Darren Lockyer was born in 1977 in Nambour.

Darren Lockyer is Australian.

Darren Lockyer played as a Halfback/Five-eighth.

Career Timeline — Darren Lockyer
1977
Born in Nambour, Queensland
2015
Retired from professional sport
Brisbane Broncos
Brisbane Broncos
Rugby League World Cup 2x (2008,2013)
State of Origin 9x Queensland
NRL Premiership (2000)
Dally M Medal