Rowan Milnes

Rowan Milnes

Personal information
Full name	Rowan Milnes
Born	(1999-09-01) 1 September 1999 (age 26) 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 36 10 76 1 193 2025 → Hull Kingston Rovers (loan) 0 0 0 0 0 2025 Hull Kingston Rovers 0 0 0 0 0 2025 → Salford Red Devils (loan) 4 0 4 0 8 2026– Bradford Bulls 0 0 0 0 0 Total 111 23 147 1 387
Source: [1] [2] As of 17 October 2025

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

He has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers and Castleford Tigers in the Super League, and for Bradford Bulls in the Championship and League 1. He has spent time on loan or dual registration at Wakefield Trinity and Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and at Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.

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]}

Hull Kingston Rovers (loan)

On 6 August 2025, Milnes rejoined Hull KR on an initial two-week loan from Castleford. ^[15]

Return to Hull Kingston Rovers

On 22 August 2025, Milnes was released from the remainder of his contract at Castleford and subsequently signed for Hull Kingston Rovers for the rest of the 2025 season. ^[16]

Salford Red Devils (loan)

On 22 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Salford Red Devils in the Super League on loan ^[17]

Bradford Bulls

On 17 October 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the Super League on loan ^[18]

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 [a]	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
	2025 [b]	Super League	0	0	0	0	0
	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	24	8	51	1	135
	2025	Super League	12	2	25	0	58
	Total		36	10	76	1	193
Bradford Bulls	2026	Super League	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0
Career total			102	23	133	1	359

As of match played 3 July 2025 ^{[1] [2]}

1. Rejoined on loan from Hull KR in 2020
2. Rejoined on loan from Castleford in 2025

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.
15. "Castleford's Milnes returns to Hull KR on loan". BBC Sport. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
16. "Salford sign half-back Milnes on loan as two more depart". BBC Sport. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
17. Harry Siddall (22 August 2025). "ROWAN MILNES JOINS THE REDS ON LOAN". Salford Red Devils. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
18. Louis Chapman Coombe (17 October 2025). "Bradford Bulls make first Super League signing as ex-Hull KR star joins". Love Rugby League.

External links

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