Corey Horsburgh
A Canberra Raiders forward whose fiery red hair and even fiercer on-field passion make him an unmistakable force in the NRL.
Born 1998 (age 28)·Australian rugby league footballer·Birthday: January 5·Generation Z
Biography
Corey Horsburgh is not a player you miss on the rugby league field. The Canberra Raiders lock or prop, with his signature red mane and relentless energy, plays the game with a palpable intensity that electrifies teammates and intimidates opponents. Born in Queensland, his path to the NRL was forged in the junior systems, marked by a raw physicality and work rate that caught the eye of scouts. Since his debut, 'The Red Horse' has become a fan favorite, embodying the gritty, blue-collar spirit of the Raiders forward pack. His game is built on powerful runs, tireless defense, and an emotional investment that sometimes boils over, but always underscores his commitment. More than just an enforcer, his ball-playing skills and improving fitness have made him a versatile and crucial component in the Raiders' engine room.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Corey was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Corey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Corey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his NRL debut for the Canberra Raiders in 2019 against the Gold Coast Titans.
- Represented the Queensland Maroons in State of Origin, making his debut in the 2023 series.
- Won the Mal Meninga Medal as the Canberra Raiders' Player of the Year in 2023.
Did You Know?
He is famously known by the nickname 'Big Red' or 'The Red Horse' due to his bright red hair and beard.
Horsburgh was a talented junior boxer before focusing solely on rugby league.
He is an avid fisherman and often shares his fishing adventures on social media.
He played his junior rugby for the Norths Devils in the Brisbane competition.
“I love the physical contest, that's what rugby league is about.”
