His first taste of senior rugby came when he made his full debut at the age of 17, playing in two British and Irish Cup games for his home city club Bristol against Cornish Pirates and Ayr.
[1][2] In 2019, Braley gained his first senior international caps for Italy off the bench against Ireland and Russia in World Cup warm-up matches.
[3][4] Braley was part of the Italy squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and the 2020 Six Nations Championship.
[9][10] On 23 February 2022, Braley returns to England to join Northampton Saints back in the Premiership Rugby ahead of the 2022–23 season.
[11] On 20 August 2024, Braley would sign for Premiership rivals Saracens on a three-month deal as injury cover from the beginning of the 2024-25 season.