A halfback, he was partnered in his first international with Louis Magee, with whom he would play the next five games. Although Ireland lost the first match, Corley was reselected for the next international, a win over Scotland at Dublin. The game against Scotland also saw Corley score his first points at international level, converting Gerry Doran's try.
As a halfback, Corley played alongside Louis Magee in their first international match and continued this partnership for the next five games. Despite Ireland losing their initial contest, Corley was reselected for the following international against Scotland, which they won at Dublin. In that game, Corley scored his first points at an international level by converting Gerry Doran's try.