Tayla Preston - Half back
Wales RL
| Date Of Birth | 27/09/1999 |
| Age | 27 |
| Place Of Birth | Sydney |
| Height | 172 |
| Clubs | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Parramatta Eels |
| Honours | Wales RL |
Tayla Preston was selected for Wales in the 2026 World Cup, qualifying under the heritage rule. An experienced half-back, she was the inaugural co-captain of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Women in 2025 and was heritage number 1 for the side. Born in Sydney, she came through the Cronulla-Sutherland pathway, including the Sharks’ inaugural Tarsha Gale Cup side, before also playing in the NSW competition for Wests Tigers and Canterbury. Her NRLW career began with the Parramatta Eels in 2022, where she helped the side reach the Grand Final. She joined the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in 2023, spending two seasons with the club. Across her 48 NRLW appearances ahead of the 2026 World Cup, she had scored three tries, 84 goals and 180 points.
| SEASON | P | W | D | L | TRY | GOALS | DG | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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