Keenen Tomlinson (Born 22 May 1997) is a Jamaica internationl rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row for Dewsbury Rams in the Betfred League 1.
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| Full name | Keenen Tomlinson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 May 1997 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 13 lb (95 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editTomlinson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and is the son of former Keighley Cougars winger, Max Tomlinson. He is of Jamaican descent.[3]
He played rugby union with Moortown as a child before starting to play rugby league for Stanningley.[4]
Playing career
editBradford Bulls
editTomlinson came through the youth system at the Bradford Bulls, making his debut in the 2017 season.[5]
He spent time on loan from Bradford at the London Skolars in League 1.[6]
Batley Bulldogs
editTomlinson left the Bulls at the end of 2017 to join the Batley Bulldogs ahead of the 2018 RFL Championship.[7]
Dewsbury Rams
editHe joined the Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2021 RFL Championship.[8] he left the club at the end of the 2022 season.
Featherstone Rovers
editOn 26 Jan 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal.[9]
Return to Dewsbury Rams
editIn July 2024, Tomlinson re-joined Dewsbury Rams on loan for the rest of the season as part of a swap deal with Featherstone Rovers.[10] Tomlinson re-signed for Dewsbury ahead of the 2025 season.[11]
International career
editTomlinson made his international debut for Jamaica against Ireland in 2016.[12]
In 2022 he was named in the Jamaica squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Player Summary: Keenen Tomlinson". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Zero Tackle profile
- ^ Former Batley Bulldogs man Keenen Tomlinson looking forward to fresh challenge with Dewsbury Rams
- ^ itsrugby profile
- ^ SKOLARS WELCOME TWO NEW ADDITIONS
- ^ Keenen Tomlinson to remain with Batley in 2020
- ^ Former Batley Bulldogs man Keenen Tomlinson looking forward to fresh challenge with Dewsbury Rams
- ^ Ben Olawumi (26 Jan 2024). "Featherstone Rovers hand quartet permanent deals following successful trials, including Jamaica international & ex-Castleford Tigers youngster". Love Rugby League.
- ^ "Beckett to depart Rams in swap deal". Dewsbury Rams. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Tomlinson re-signs or 2025". Dewsbury Rams. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Jamaica v Ireland preview
- ^ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021
External links
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