Thomas Jenkins (rugby league)

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Thomas Jenkins
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Personal information
Born (2001-03-16) 16 March 2001 (age 23)
Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Playing information
Position Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022–23 Penrith Panthers 650020
2024 Newcastle Knights 50000
Total1150020
Source: [1]
As of 13 October 2024

Thomas Jenkins (born 16 March 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He plays as a winger or centre.

Contents

He previously played for the Penrith Panthers and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Born in Boorowa, New South Wales, Jenkins played his junior rugby league for the Young Cherrypickers.

Playing career

Early years

In 2019, Jenkins played for the Riverina team in the Laurie Daley Cup. [2] In 2020, he was signed by the Penrith Panthers to play in their Jersey Flegg Cup side. [2]

2022

In round 25 of the 2022 NRL season, Jenkins made his NRL debut for the Panthers against the North Queensland Cowboys. [3] It would be his only first-grade appearance of the year.[ citation needed ]

2023

In round 16 of the 2023 NRL season, Jenkins scored his first try in the top grade during Penrith's 23-27 golden point extra-time loss to North Queensland. [4] In round 20, he scored two tries for Penrith in their 24-14 victory over the Dolphins. [5]

In October, Jenkins signed a 2-year contract with the Newcastle Knights, starting in 2024. [6]

2024

Jenkins played 5 matches for the Knights in the 2024 season, before being released early from his contract at the end of the season. [7] [8]

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References

  1. "Thomas Jenkins - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. 1 2 "Thomas Jenkins". 18 March 2020.
  3. Bruce, Jasper. "Fading Broncos roll NRL dice with Gamble". Illawarra Mercury . Australian Associated Press . Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  4. "NRL ScoreCentre: North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers — live scores, stats and results". ABC News. 16 June 2023.
  5. "Eels pip Titans 25-24 in NRL thriller after Panthers, Warriors come away with wins". ABC News. 16 July 2023.
  6. "Knights Secure Tom Jenkins". Newcastle Knights. 31 October 2023.
  7. "Custom Match List - RLP".
  8. Chalk, Ethan Lee (17 September 2024). "Knights confirm departures of six players". Zero Tackle.