Keenen Tomlinson

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Keenen Tomlinson
Personal information
Full nameKeenen Tomlinson
Born (1997-05-22) 22 May 1997 (age 26)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)
Weight14 st 13 lb (95 kg)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2017 Bradford Bulls 10000
2017(loan)London Skolars 30000
2018–20 Batley Bulldogs 4080032
2021–22 Dewsbury Rams 3340016
2023 Keighley Cougars 92008
2024– Featherstone Rovers 21004
Total88150060
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016– Jamaica 90000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 26 January 2024

Keenen Tomlinson (born 22 May 1997) is a Jamaica international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Featherstone Rovers in Betfred Championship.

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Background

Tomlinson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and is the son of former Keighley Cougars winger, Max Tomlinson. He is of Jamaican descent. [3]

He played rugby union with Moortown as a child before starting to play rugby league for Stanningley. [4]

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Tomlinson came through the youth system at the Bradford Bulls, making his debut in the 2017 season. [5]

He spent time on loan from Bradford at the London Skolars in League 1. [6]

Batley Bulldogs

Tomlinson left the Bulls at the end of 2017 to join the Batley Bulldogs ahead of the 2018 RFL Championship. [7]

Dewsbury Rams

He joined the Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2021 RFL Championship. [8]

Featherstone Rovers

On 26 Jan 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal. [9]

International career

Tomlinson made his international debut for Jamaica against Ireland in 2016. [10]

In 2022 he was named in the Jamaica squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. [11]

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References

  1. "Player Summary: Keenen Tomlinson". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. Zero Tackle profile
  4. Former Batley Bulldogs man Keenen Tomlinson looking forward to fresh challenge with Dewsbury Rams
  5. itsrugby profile
  6. SKOLARS WELCOME TWO NEW ADDITIONS
  7. Keenen Tomlinson to remain with Batley in 2020
  8. Former Batley Bulldogs man Keenen Tomlinson looking forward to fresh challenge with Dewsbury Rams
  9. Ben Olawumi (26 Jan 2024). "Featherstone Rovers hand quartet permanent deals following successful trials, including Jamaica international & ex-Castleford Tigers youngster". Love Rugby League.
  10. Jamaica v Ireland preview
  11. Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021