Dylan Walker

Dylan Walker (born 27 September 1994) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League, and has played for Australia and the New Zealand Māori at international level. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, with whom he won the 2014 NRL Premiership and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Walker has played at representative level for City Origin, NRL All Stars, New South Wales and the Prime Minister's XIII.

Dylan Walker (born 27 September 1994) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League, and has played for Australia and the New Zealand Māori at international level. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, with whom he won the 2014 NRL Premiership and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Walker has played at representative level for City Origin, NRL All Stars, New South Wales and the Prime Minister's XIII.

Background

Walker was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Walker played his junior rugby league in the South Sydney Juniors competition for the Mascot Jets before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Walker attended Matraville Sports High School and also played rugby union growing up. Walker played in the Rabbitohs NYC team in 2012–2013. In August 2012, Walker also played for the Australian Schoolboys. Walker's mother is a Pitcairner/Cook Islander and his father is Maori. He is a direct descendant of Fletcher Christian on his mother's side.

Playing career

New Zealand Warriors (2023–25)

Leeds Rhinos (2027-)

On 6 July, Leeds Rhinos announced that they had signed Walker on a three-year deal starting in 2027.

Personal life

Walker and fellow Warriors teammate Jazz Tevaga are close friends, often referred to as the ‘Bald Brothers’. Controversies On 6 December 2018, Walker was arrested by police after allegedly assaulting his fiancée that day at their home in Sydney and was charged with domestic-related common assault. The NRL applied its new no-fault stand down policy, so Walker was suspended indefinitely. On 10 May 2019, at the court hearing, the magistrate dismissed the charges, saying she was not satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Walker had assaulted his partner. The NRL stated immediately that Walker was able to resume playing for Manly. In November 2020, it was reported that Walker was involved in an altercation with two men outside a pizza restaurant in Sydney. Walker was later arrested and taken to Manly police station. On 18 November 2020, Walker pleaded not guilty to two counts of common assault. On 14 May 2021, Walker changed his plea to guilty but escaped conviction and was handed an 18-month conditional release. On 6 August 2026, Walker was named by various social media pages including the Talking Parra Podcast and The Mole as the player who had been stood down for off-field issues by his club and the NRL. The Parramatta club later released a statement saying that the rumours were completely false and would be seeking legal action.

References

External links

Manly Sea Eagles profile NRL profile Manly Warringah Sea Eagles profile

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