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.
A halfback, he was paired with Louis Magee in his first international match, a partnership they would maintain for the next five games. Although Ireland lost their initial contest, Corley was reselected for the subsequent international, which resulted in a victory over Scotland at Dublin. In that game against Scotland, Corley scored his inaugural points at an international level by converting Gerry Doran's try.