Mick Jenkins (rugby league)

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Michael Jenkins
Personal information
Full nameMichael Jenkins
Born (1972-06-09) 9 June 1972 (age 52)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Position Hooker, Second-row, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1998 Newcastle Knights 30000
1999 Workington Town 1270028
1999 Gateshead Thunder 1630012
2000 Hull FC 2730012
Total58130052
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2000 Wales 51004
Source: [1]

Michael Jenkins (born 9 June 1972) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A Wales international forward, Jenkins played at club level for the Newcastle Knights, Workington Town, Gateshead Thunder and Hull FC. [1]

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Early life

Jenkins was born in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Club career

He was signed by Workington Town having only gone to the United Kingdom to accompany close friend Evan Cochrane who had signed for Workington Town. After half a season playing at Workington Town, an offer was received from Super League club Gateshead Thunder. After signing with the Gateshead Thunder, Workington Town received a £15,000 transfer fee.

International honours

Jenkins made his international début for Wales in 2000 against South Africa. Playing at Hooker, Jenkins scored two tries in the 40–12 win. [1]

Jenkins further represented Wales at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup [2] scoring a try in the 38–6 victory over Cook Islands.

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References

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  2. "The Australian civil war". bbc. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.