Toby Couchman

Toby Couchman (born 16 September 2003) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop or second-row for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.

Toby Couchman
Personal information
Full nameToby Couchman
Born (2003-09-16) 16 September 2003
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionProp, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023– St. George Illawarra 9 1 0 0 4
Source: RLP

Background

Couchman was born in Wollongong, New South Wales. He was educated at Bulli High School. He played junior rugby league for Thirroul Butchers.[1][2]

Playing career

Early career

Couchman was contracted to the St. George Illawarra Dragons as a junior coming through the ranks through the academy system alongside his twin brother Ryan Couchman.[3][4] In June 2022 while playing in the Jersey Flegg Cup for the Dragons, Couchman was selected to represent New South Wales in the Under 19's State of Origin match against Queensland.[1]

St. George Illawarra Dragons

In round 2 of the 2023 NRL season, Couchman made his first grade debut for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in place of the injured Jack de Belin in his side's 32−18 victory over the Gold Coast Titans at Jubilee Oval.[5] Following this, Couchman had his contract extended through the 2025 season.[6][7]

References
  1. "20 Stars for 2023 Toby Couchman". www.nswrl.com.au. 9 January 2023.
  2. "Brotherly love fuels Toby Couchman's Dragons debut". Illawarra Mercury. Wollongong, New South Wales: Fairfax Digital. 11 March 2023. p. 88.
  3. "Couchman, feeling all Blue". Butchers. 21 June 2022.
  4. Jennings, Mitch (4 September 2001). "Couchman's Australian Schoolboys honour brings 'twin' benefits for Dragons". Illawarra Mercury. Wollongong, New South Wales: Fairfax Digital. p. 74.
  5. "Dragons star Amone cleared to play, stand-down rule no longer applies". SMH. 7 March 2023.
  6. Wells, Jed (13 March 2023). "NRL contract news: Dragons extend Couchman twins Toby and Ryan through 2025 season". Sporting News. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  7. "Couchman twins rewarded with upgraded Dragons contracts". Illawarra Mercury. Wollongong, New South Wales: Fairfax Digital. 14 March 2023.
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