Mick Jenkins (rugby league)

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 F.C.[1]

Michael Jenkins
Personal information
Full nameMichael Jenkins
Born (1972-06-09) 9 June 1972
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionHooker, Second-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1998 Newcastle Knights 3 0 0 0 0
1999 Workington Town
1999 Gateshead Thunder 16 3 0 0 12
2000 Hull F.C. 27 3 0 0 12
Total 46 6 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000 Wales 5 1 0 0 4
Source: [1]

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
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "The Australian civil war". bbc. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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