Jack Broadbent

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Jack Broadbent

Personal information
Full name	Jack Broadbent
Born	(2000-11-01) 1 November 2000 (age 23) Batley, West Yorkshire, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	14 st 9 lb (93 kg)
Playing information
Position	Centre, Stand-off, Fullback, Wing
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2019–22 Leeds Rhinos 22 9 0 0 36 2019(loan) → Featherstone Rovers 3 2 0 0 8 2019(loan) → Batley Bulldogs 11 3 0 0 12 2022(loan) → Featherstone Rovers 12 8 0 0 32 2023– Castleford Tigers 36 7 0 0 28 2024– → Hull Kingston Rovers (loan) 11 7 0 0 16 Total 95 36 0 0 132 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2021 England Knights 1 2 0 0 8
Source: [1] [2] As of 19 April 2024

Jack Broadbent (born 1 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre , stand-off or fullback for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League, on a season-long loan from the Castleford Tigers.

He has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos and the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan from Leeds at Featherstone Rovers and the Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship.

Background

Broadbent attended Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley, West Yorkshire. ^[3]

Broadbent played his amateur rugby league with Dewsbury Moor and Batley Boys.

Career

Leeds Rhinos

Broadbent made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Leeds against the Catalans Dragons. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

In round 11 of the 2021 Super League season, he scored two tries for Leeds in a 38–12 victory over Salford. ^[7] The following week, he scored four tries in a 48–18 victory over Leigh. ^[8]

Castleford Tigers

On 2 December 2022, Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Broadbent on a two-year deal. ^{[9] [10]} He made his Castleford debut in round 1 against Hull FC, ^[11] and scored his first try in round 2 against St Helens. ^[12] He enjoyed a strong individual campaign in a disappointing season and said, "I've got everything I wanted. I'm getting game time in Super League and feel like I'm fulfilling my potential and have the chance to showcase that." ^[13] He made 25 appearances and scored 6 tries in total in the 2023 season, featuring predominately as a centre or stand-off as well as filling in as a fullback , hooker, or winger. ^[1]

Hull Kingston Rovers (loan)

On 23 April 2024, it was announced that Broadbent had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers on a season-long loan for the remainder of 2024, prior to a permanent three-year deal next (2025) season. ^[14]

Club statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year

Club	Season	Tier	App	T	G	DG	Pts
Leeds Rhinos	2020	Super League	3	0	0	0	0
	2021	Super League	14	9	0	0	36
	2022	Super League	5	0	0	0	0
	Total		22	9	0	0	36
→ Featherstone Rovers (loan)	2019	Championship	3	2	0	0	8
	2022	Championship	12	8	0	0	32
	Total		15	10	0	0	40
→ Batley Bulldogs (loan)	2019	Championship	11	3	0	0	12
Castleford Tigers	2023	Super League	26	6	0	0	24
	2024	Super League	10	1	0	0	4
	Total		36	7	0	0	28
→ Hull Kingston Rovers (loan)	2024	Super League	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			84	29	0	0	116

As of match played 19 April 2024

References

1. RL Record Keepers' Club
2. Rugby League Project
3. "Jack Broadbent Biography". Leeds Rhinos. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
4. "Starting Lineups – Leeds vs Catalans". Sky Sports. 30 September 2020.
5. "Round 14 fixtures confirmed". Sky Sports. 29 September 2020.
6. Smith, Peter (30 September 2020). "Leeds Rhinos 6 Catalans Dragons 34: Youthful Rhinos impress in spirited display against Dragons". Yorkshire Evening Post .
7. "Leeds coach Richard Agar pleased after 'eventful' win against Salford". Skysports.com.
8. "Leeds Rhinos 48–18 Leigh Centurions – Four-try Broadbent seals win for hosts". BBC Sport.
9. "Jack Broadbent: Castleford Tigers sign ex-Leeds Rhinos back on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
10. "Jack Broadbent joins the Tigers". Castleford Tigers. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
11. "Super League: Hull FC 32-30 Castleford Tigers - Away side fall just short of remarkable fightback". BBC Sport. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
12. Cartwright, Phil (26 February 2023). "Super League: Castleford Tigers 6-24 St Helens - club world champions claim win in domestic opener". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
13. O'Brien, James (27 June 2023). "'Everything I wanted': Jack Broadbent loving life at Castleford Tigers after getting chance to fulfil potential". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
14. "Broadbent joins Hull KR in Cas swap deal". BBC Sport. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.

External links

• Leeds Rhinos profile