Rowan Milnes

Rowan Milnes

Personal information
Full name	Rowan Milnes
Born	(1999-09-01) 1 September 1999 (age 24) Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	11 st 8 lb (73 kg)
Playing information
Position	Stand-off, Scrum-half
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2018–19 Bradford Bulls 14 3 8 0 28 2020–23 Hull Kingston Rovers 49 7 41 0 110 2020(loan) → Bradford Bulls 6 2 18 0 44 2022(DR) → Dewsbury Rams 1 1 0 0 4 2023(loan) → Wakefield Trinity 1 0 0 0 0 2024– Castleford Tigers 20 6 41 0 106 Total 91 19 108 0 292
Source: [1] [2] As of 18 August 2024

Rowan Milnes (born 1 September 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off or scrum-half for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

He has previously played for the Bradford Bulls in League 1 and the Championship, and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan and dual registration from Hull KR at the Bradford Bulls and the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship, and Wakefield Trinity in the Super League.

Background

Milnes was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.^{[ citation needed ]}

He is a product of the Bradford Bulls Academy system. He signed a professional contract with the Bulls prior to the 2018 season. ^[3]

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

In the 2018 season, Milnes featured in the pre-season friendlies against Halifax R.L.F.C., Sheffield Eagles and Dewsbury Rams. He scored against Halifax R.L.F.C. (1 goal) and Sheffield Eagles (2 goals). He played in Round 2 (London Skolars) then in Round 10 (Newcastle Thunder). ^[4]

In the 2019 season, Milnes featured in the pre-season friendlies against York City Knights, Dewsbury Rams, Batley Bulldogs and Toronto Wolfpack. He scored against Dewsbury Rams (2 goals) and Batley Bulldogs (1 goal). Milnes played in Round 3 (Sheffield Eagles) then in Round 8 (Leigh Centurions) to Round 14 (Halifax R.L.F.C.). Milnes also featured in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Keighley Cougars) to Quarter Final (Halifax R.L.F.C.). He scored against Leigh Centurions (1 goal), Dewsbury Rams (1 try), Halifax R.L.F.C. (1 try, 3 goals), Toronto Wolfpack (1 try) and Leeds Rhinos (4 goals).

Following the financial issues at the club, he signed for Hull Kingston Rovers along with four other Bradford players, however Milnes was loaned back to the Bulls for the 2020 season.^{[ citation needed ]}

Hull Kingston Rovers

On 12 August 2023, Milnes played for Hull Kingston Rovers in their 17-16 golden point extra-time loss to Leigh in the Challenge Cup final. ^[5] Milnes played a total of 18 games for Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished fourth on the table and qualified for the playoffs. ^[6]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

In the 2020 season, Milnes featured in the pre-season friendlies against Castleford Tigers, Leeds Rhinos, Dewsbury Rams and York City Knights. He scored against Castleford Tigers (1 try, 2 goals) and Dewsbury Rams (2 goals). Milnes played in Round 1 (London Broncos) to Round 5 (Sheffield Eagles). Rowan also featured in the 2020 Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Underbank Rangers) to Round 5 (Wakefield Trinity). He scored against Featherstone Rovers (3 goals), Underbank Rangers (1 try, 3 goals), Oldham R.L.F.C. (5 goals), Sheffield Eagles (4 goals) and Wakefield Trinity (1 try, 3 goals).^{[ citation needed ]}

Castleford Tigers

On 8 October 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Milnes on a two-year deal from the 2024 season. ^{[7] [8]} He suffered a partial dislocation of his shoulder in a pre-season friendly against London in January. ^[9] Milnes made his Castleford debut in round 2 against the Salford Red Devils, ^[10] and scored his first try on 23 March against the Batley Bulldogs in the Challenge Cup. ^[11] In round 10 against Leigh, Milnes successfully kicked two late touchline conversions to level the scores. ^[12] In round 16, he kicked two penalty goals to earn Castleford an away victory against St Helens for only the second time in 33 years. ^{[13] [14]}

Club statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year

Club	Season	Tier	App	T	G	DG	Pts
Bradford Bulls	2018	League 1	2	0	0	0	0
	2019	Championship	12	3	8	0	28
	2020 [lower-alpha 1]	Championship	6	2	18	0	44
	Total		20	5	26	0	72
Hull Kingston Rovers	2020	Super League	3	0	0	0	0
	2021	Super League	11	3	4	0	20
	2022	Super League	21	3	15	0	42
	2023	Super League	14	1	22	0	48
	Total		49	7	41	0	110
→ Dewsbury Rams (loan)	2022	Championship	1	1	0	0	4
→ Wakefield Trinity (loan)	2023	Super League	1	0	0	0	0
Castleford Tigers	2024	Super League	20	6	41	0	106
Career total			91	19	108	0	292

As of match played 18 August 2024

1. Rejoined on loan from Hull KR in 2020

References

1. RL Record Keepers' Club
2. Rugby League Project
3. "FIVE TALENTED YOUNGSTERS COMMIT FUTURE TO BRADFORD BULLS". Bradford Bulls. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
4. "Rowan Milnes set for competitive Bradford Bulls debut". Telegraph and Argus. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
5. "Challenge Cup final: Hull KR 16-17 Leigh Leopards - Leigh claim first Wembley final win in 52 years". www.bbc.co.uk.
6. "Relive Wigan's thumping win v Hull KR to head to Grand Final". www.bbc.co.uk.
7. "Milnes joins the Tigers". Castleford Tigers. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
8. Olawumi, Ben (8 October 2023). "Castleford Tigers swoop in to sign back from fellow Super League outfit: 'It's a fresh start and I can't wait to get going'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
9. Shaw, Matthew (23 January 2024). "Castleford Tigers given Rowan Milnes injury option with two recovery routes open". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
10. "Super League: Salford Red Devils 26-22 Castleford Tigers - Hosts hold on for first win". BBC Sport. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
11. "Challenge Cup: Batley Bulldogs 14-28 Castleford Tigers: Paul McShane stars as Super League side progress". BBC Sport. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
12. "Leigh and Castleford draw in extra-time classic". BBC Sport. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
13. "Castleford stun St Helens to end losing run". BBC Sport. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
14. Bower, Aaron (6 July 2024). "Castleford Tigers' incredible Jekyll and Hyde record at St Helens dissected after famous victory". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 7 July 2024.

External links

• Hull Kingston Rovers profile
• Super League profile
• Bradford Bulls profile