Mick Jenkins (rugby league) explained

Michael Jenkins
Fullname:Michael Jenkins
Birth Date:9 June 1972
Birth Place:Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Year1start:1998
Appearances1:3
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Workington Town
Year2start:1999
Appearances2:12
Tries2:7
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:28
Club3:Gateshead Thunder
Year3start:1999
Appearances3:16
Tries3:3
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:12
Club4:Hull FC
Year4start:2000
Appearances4:27
Tries4:3
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:12
Teama:Wales
Yearastart:2000
Appearancesa:5
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
Retired:yes
Updated:2 January 2017
Source:[1]
New:yes

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 FC (Heritage № 974)[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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: The Australian civil war. bbc. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.