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Ex-England international Tyler Dupree and 44-year-old former Super League half among 18-man USA squad

Castleford Tigers’ Tyler Dupree, a one-time England international, has been named to the USA’s 18-man squad that will take on Wales this autumn in an international friendly. Dupree, whose sole England cap came during the 2023 mid-season international against France…

By Sam Cook · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:35 AM

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Former England international Tyler Dupree and 44-year-old Peter Lupton have been named to the USA squad.
The USA will face Wales in an international friendly on Saturday, October 17 at Merthyr Tydfil.
Dupree qualifies for the United States through his grandfather, while Lupton qualified through American residency.

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Castleford Tigers forward Tyler Dupree and 44-year-old playmaker Peter Lupton have been selected in the USA's 18-man rugby league squad to play Wales. The international friendly is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 17 at the Wern in Merthyr Tydfil. Dupree, who earned one cap for England in 2023, qualifies for the United States through his grandfather.

Lupton, now with the New York Knights, previously represented Wales in seven internationals and last played in the Super League back in 2011. The American squad also features Castleford's George Hill alongside Doncaster RLFC players Bureta Faraimo and Isaac Misky.

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