1. Adrian Paul Morley was born on 10 May 1977 and is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop or second-row forward.
24 Facts About Adrian Morley
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Adrian Morley then played six seasons with Australian club Sydney Roosters, winning the 2002 NRL Premiership and 2003 World Club Challenge, returning to England for a brief spell with Bradford Bulls, where he won the Super League Grand Final in 2005.
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At international level, Adrian Morley made his debut in 1996, and went on to represent Great Britain in the 1996 Lions tour, and England at the Rugby League World Cup in 2000 and 2008.
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Adrian Morley earned over 50 caps during his career, and was awarded a golden cap in recognition of this feat.
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Adrian Morley played for Leeds as a second-row in their 1998 Super League Grand Final loss to Wigan.
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In July 2000, Adrian Morley agreed to join Australian side Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League at the end of the season, who were being coached by former Leeds boss Graham Murray.
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In June 2006, Adrian Morley turned down a contract extension with the Roosters, and signed a four-year deal with Warrington Wolves, beginning at the start of the 2007 season.
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Adrian Morley guided Warrington to Challenge Cup glory in 2009, beating Huddersfield in the final at Wembley.
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Adrian Morley was selected to play for England against France in the one-off test in 2010.
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Adrian Morley captained Warrington in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.
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At the start of the 2013 season, Adrian Morley suffered a torn bicep, which kept him out of action for about three months.
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Adrian Morley signed a one-year deal for his hometown club Salford for the 2014 season.
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On 10 September 2015, Adrian Morley announced that he would retire from playing rugby league at the end of the 2015 season.
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Adrian Morley made his international debut for Great Britain in 1996.
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Adrian Morley was selected to play against Australia in the 2003 Ashes Series.
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Adrian Morley avoided a suspension and played in the remaining two Tests.
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Adrian Morley was offered a chance to play alongside his brother Chris Morley, who played for Wales, but chose to commit to England in the 2000 World Cup.
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Adrian Morley was named in the 24-man England squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and played against Wales at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster prior to England's departure.
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Adrian Morley was to lead England in the 2010 Four Nations but was ruled out after injuring himself in a warm up match against the New Zealand Maori rugby league team.
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England made the tournament's final and in the final, Adrian Morley made his 50th international appearance.
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Adrian Morley is one of a handful of players in the sport's history who have been capped over 50 times at international level, and was awarded a 'golden cap' in recognition of this achievement.
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Adrian Morley played as either a prop or second-row forward, and was renowned for his hard-hitting style, establishing a reputation as an "enforcer".
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Adrian Morley is generally regarded as one of the best forwards of his generation, and was named in the Rugby League World XIII in 2003.
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Adrian Morley left the club at the end of the season to pursue a career outside of rugby league.