Tom Jenkins
Personal information
Full nameThomas Jenkins
Born (2001-03-16) 16 March 2001
Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94 kg (14 st 11 lb)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–23 Penrith Panthers 6 5 0 0 20
2024– Newcastle Knights 0 0 0 0 0
Total 6 5 0 0 20
Source: [1]
As of 31 October 2023

Thomas Jenkins (born 16 March 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Penrith Panthers.

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.

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]

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". www.abc.net.au.
  6. ↑ "Knights Secure Tom Jenkins". Newcastle Knights. 31 October 2023.


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