Dom Young
Dominic Young (born 9 August 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger and centre for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
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| Full name | Dominic Young | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 August 2001 United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.
Background
Young was born in the United Kingdom[3] and is of Jamaican descent.[4] He is a product of the Huddersfield Giants academy system.
Playing career
2019
In round 18 of the Super League XXIV season, Young made his Super League debut for the Giants against St. Helens at the age of 17.[5]
2020
On 7 August, it was announced that Young had signed a three-year contract with Australian side, Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League starting in 2021.[6]
2021
In round 3 of the 2021 season, Young made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Wests Tigers, playing in the centres as a replacement for the injured Bradman Best.[7]
He is set to represent Jamaica at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[8]
References
- "Players". Love Rugby League.
- "Dominic Young - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- "Dominic Young". Newcastle Knights.
- "Dom Young to represent Jamaica at the World Cup". Love Rugby League. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- "Super League: St Helens v Huddersfield Giants". BBC.
- "Knights sign towering young Englishman". Newcastle Knights. 7 August 2020.
- "Dom Young to make NRL debut". Newcastle Knights. 28 March 2021.
- "Jamaica being in World Cup is massive for rugby league, says Jason Robinson". LoveRugbyLeague. 12 May 2021.