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Michael Jenkins
Personal information
Full nameMichael Jenkins
Born (1972-06-09) 9 June 1972 (age 52)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionHooker, Second-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1998 Newcastle Knights 3 0 0 0 0
1999 Workington Town 12 7 0 0 28
1999 Gateshead Thunder 16 3 0 0 12
2000 Hull FC 27 3 0 0 12
Total 58 13 0 0 52
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000 Wales 5 1 0 0 4
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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.[1]

Early life

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Jenkins was born in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Club career

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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

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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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "The Australian civil war". bbc. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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