Keenen Tomlinson Explained

Keenen Tomlinson
Fullname:Keenen Tomlinson
Birth Date:22 May 1997
Birth Place:Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height:1.87abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:95abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Bradford Bulls
Year1start:2017
Appearances1:1
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2017
Appearances2:3
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Batley Bulldogs
Year3start:2018
Year3end:20
Appearances3:40
Tries3:8
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:32
Club4:Dewsbury Rams
Year4start:2021
Year4end:22
Appearances4:33
Tries4:4
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:16
Year5start:2023
Appearances5:9
Tries5:2
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:8
Year6start:2024
Year6end:present
Appearances6:2
Tries6:1
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:4
Teama:Jamaica
Yearastart:2016
Yearaend:present
Appearancesa:9
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:26 January 2024

Keenen Tomlinson (born 22 May 1997) is a Jamaica international rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Featherstone Rovers in Betfred Championship.

Background

Tomlinson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and is the son of former Keighley Cougars winger, Max Tomlinson. He is of Jamaican descent.[2]

He played rugby union with Moortown as a child before starting to play rugby league for Stanningley.[3]

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Tomlinson came through the youth system at the Bradford Bulls, making his debut in the 2017 season.[4]

He spent time on loan from Bradford at the London Skolars in League 1.[5]

Batley Bulldogs

Tomlinson left the Bulls at the end of 2017 to join the Batley Bulldogs ahead of the 2018 RFL Championship.[6]

Dewsbury Rams

He joined the Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2021 RFL Championship.[7]

Featherstone Rovers

On 26 Jan 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal.[8]

International career

Tomlinson made his international debut for Jamaica against Ireland in 2016.[9]

In 2022 he was named in the Jamaica squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/keenen-tomlinson/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. https://www.zerotackle.com/players/keenen-tomlinson/ Zero Tackle profile
  3. https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/sport/other-sport/former-batley-bulldogs-man-keenen-tomlinson-looking-forward-to-fresh-challenge-with-dewsbury-rams-3106298 Former Batley Bulldogs man Keenen Tomlinson looking forward to fresh challenge with Dewsbury Rams
  4. https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/keenen-tomlinson-40532.html itsrugby profile
  5. https://www.skolarsrl.com/2017/03/15/skolars-welcome-three-new-additions/ SKOLARS WELCOME TWO NEW ADDITIONS
  6. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/keenen-tomlinson-to-remain-with-batley-in-2020/ Keenen Tomlinson to remain with Batley in 2020
  7. https://www.dewsburyreporter.co.uk/sport/other-sport/former-batley-bulldogs-man-keenen-tomlinson-looking-forward-to-fresh-challenge-with-dewsbury-rams-3106298 Former Batley Bulldogs man Keenen Tomlinson looking forward to fresh challenge with Dewsbury Rams
  8. Web site: Love Rugby League. 26 Jan 2024. Ben Olawumi. Featherstone Rovers hand quartet permanent deals following successful trials, including Jamaica international & ex-Castleford Tigers youngster.
  9. https://leagueunlimited.com/news/38277-jamaica-v-ireland-preview/ Jamaica v Ireland preview
  10. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rugby-league-world-cup-2021-squad-lists/ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021