Mikey Lewis Explained

Mikey Lewis
Fullname:Michael Lewis
Birth Date:4 July 2001
Birth Place:Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Height:5feet
Weight:90abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Year1start:2019
Year1end:present
Appearances1:94
Tries1:46
Goals1:74
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:272
Year2start:2019
Appearances2:7
Tries2:7
Goals2:15
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:58
Year3start:2021
Appearances3:4
Tries3:2
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:8
New:yes
Yearastart:2021
Yearaend:present
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
Teamb:England
Yearbstart:2023
Yearbend:present
Appearancesb:3
Triesb:1
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:4
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:14 June 2024

Mikey Lewis (born 4 July 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a, or for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League and for England at international level.

Playing career

2019

Lewis made his début for Hull Kingston Rovers against the Wigan Warriors in round 25 of the 2019 season, in a 36-18 defeat at the DW Stadium.[3]

Lewis spent time on loan at Newcastle Thunder in 2019, Lewis made 7 appearances in total, scoring 7 tries and adding 15 successful goals.

2020

In 2020, Lewis made 8 appearances in total for Hull KR, scoring 2 tries and adding 5 successful goals.

2021

On 12 May, it was reported that Lewis had signed to play for the York City Knights in the RFL Championship on a loan basis.[4]

Lewis played for the York City Knights in the RFL 1895 Cup final at Wembley Stadium, in a 41-34 defeat against the Featherstone Rovers.[5]

Lewis made a total of 12 appearances for Hull KR in 2021, including in the club's 28-10 Super League play-off semi-final loss against the Catalans Dragons.[6]

Before the start of the semi-final, Phil Clarke compared Lewis' 2021 season to that of Benji Marshall's 2005 season with the Wests Tigers.[7]

2022

In round 18, Lewis scored a hat-trick for Hull KR in their 34-28 defeat against arch-rivals Hull F.C. at the Magic Weekend.[8]

2023

In round 9, Lewis scored two tries for Hull KR in a 26-14 victory over St Helens, the clubs first win over the Saints since 2015.[9]

On 21 April, Lewis made his 50th appearance for Hull KR in a 7-12 victory over the Castleford Tigers at The Jungle (Wheldon Road).

On 23 July, Lewis played in the Challenge Cup semi-final for Hull KR, Lewis' side recorded a famous 11-10 victory over the Wigan Warriors, due to a Brad Schneider 40 meter field goal in Golden point extra time.[10]

On 12 August, Lewis played for Hull KR in their 16-17 golden point extra time loss to the Leigh Leopards in the 2023 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium.[11]

In round 23, Lewis scored two tries for Hull KR in their 52-10 victory over the Leigh Leopards in a Challenge Cup final rematch two weeks later.[12]

On 22 September, in the last game of the regular season, Lewis played in Hull KR's 12-56 triumph over Wakefield Trinity. Securing said victory, would mean that Lewis helped Hull KR finish in fourth position overall after 27 rounds.[13]

On 29 September, Lewis played in Hull KR's Super League play-off eliminator against the Leigh Leopards, securing a 20-6 success.[14]

On 7 October, Lewis played for Hull KR in the Super League play-off semi-final, losing to the Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium.[15]

Lewis made his senior England début against Tonga in the first test of the 2023 series on 22 October 2023, scoring a try and winning Player of the match.[16]

Achievements and accolades

Team

YearTeamOppositionCompetitionVenueScoreResult
align=center 2021York City KnightsFeatherstone Rovers2021 RFL 1895 CupWembley Stadium41-34Runners-up
2023Hull KRLeigh Leopards2023 Challenge Cup finalWembley Stadium16–17Runners-up

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/mikey-lewis/ loverugbyleague
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/mikey-lewis/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. Web site: Wigan Warriors vs. Hull KR - Lewis makes début. www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. Web site: York bring in Hull KR youngster Mikey Lewis on loan - Mikey Lewis. www.rugby-adict.com.
  5. Web site: Featherstone Rovers vs. York City Knights - York come up short. www.bbcsport.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Catalans Dragons blast past Hull KR and into their first Super League Grand Final - Hull KR miss out. www.theguardian.com.
  7. Web site: Phil Clarke compares Super League halfback to Benji Marshall - Mikey Lewis receives praise. www.seriousaboutrl.com.
  8. Web site: Magic Weekend - Late video referee controversy hands Hull F.C. derby win. www.theguardian.com.
  9. Web site: Hull KR player ratings as Mikey Lewis and Sam Luckley shine in famous victory - Up the Robins. www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  10. Web site: Hull KR beat Wigan in semi-final with Brad Schneider kicking golden point field goal. www.skysports.com.
  11. News: Challenge Cup final: Hull KR 16-17 Leigh Leopards - Leigh claim first Wembley final win in 52 years. www.bbcsport.co.uk.
  12. News: Super League: Hull KR 52-10 Leigh Leopards - As the Robins avenge Challenge Cup final defeat. www.bbcsport.co.uk.
  13. News: Super League: Wakefield Trinity 12-56 Hull KR - Robins finish fourth to secure home play-off. www.bbcsport.co.uk.
  14. News: Super League: Hull KR 20-6 Leigh Leopards - Hull KR book semi-final place. www.bbcsport.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Hull KR’s season ends - Rovers come up short. www.twitter.com.
  16. Web site: England vs. Tonga - Mikey Lewis & Harry Newman set for international débuts. www.bbcsport.co.uk.