Fletcher Rooney

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Fletcher Rooney
Personal information
Full nameFletcher Rooney
BornJanuary 2006 (age 17–18)
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2023– Castleford Tigers 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 22 September 2023

Fletcher Rooney (born January 2006) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

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Background

Rooney was born in West Yorkshire, England.

Rooney played junior rugby league for Lock Lane ARLFC. He joined the Castleford Tigers development system at scholarship level. [3]

In September 2022, Rooney progressed to Castleford's academy squad. [4] During the season, he made 11 appearances and scored 10 tries and 1 goal, as well as a further 5 appearances and 1 try at Reserves level, and was named Academy Player of the Year for 2023. [5]

Rooney represented Yorkshire in their Academy Origin fixture against Lancashire on 19 August 2023. [6] He played as a centre in the 44–16 defeat at Warrington's Halliwell Jones Stadium. [7] [8]

Playing career

In September 2023, Rooney was introduced into first-team training with the Castleford senior squad, and was assigned squad number 47. [3] On 22 September, aged 17, he made his Super League debut for the Castleford Tigers against the Leeds Rhinos in the final round of the season. [9] [10] His performance in defeat earned praise from head coaches Danny Ward and Rohan Smith [11] as well as the travelling fans. [12] Rooney described his debut as "one of the best feelings of my life. All my life I've been working towards that moment, it was a big thing for me and my family." [13] He became the first 2006-born player to feature in the Super League. [14]

In October 2023, Rooney was included in Castleford's listed first-team squad ahead of the 2024 season. [15] [16] With only two out-and-out fullbacks in their ranks, there was potential for further minutes as an understudy to Luke Hooley. [11] Head of rugby Danny Wilson said, "we're going to manage his development. We have big plans for him at this club, but it takes time." [17] In December 2023, it was announced that Rooney had signed his first professional contract with Castleford, agreeing a two-year deal. [18] [19]

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  7. ↑ "Academy Origin III: Lancashire 44 Yorkshire 16". The RFL. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Rooney reflects on Yorkshire experience". Castleford Tigers. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "Super League: Leeds Rhinos 46-0 Castleford Tigers - Hosts put big losses behind them with win". BBC Sport. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
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