Dom Young

Dom 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.

Dom Young
Personal information
Full nameDominic Young
Born (2001-08-09) 9 August 2001
United Kingdom
Height200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–20 Huddersfield Giants 2 0 0 0 0
2021– Newcastle Knights 6 4 0 0 16
Total 8 4 0 0 16
As of 12 September 2021
Source: [1][2]

He previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

Background

Young was born in the United Kingdom.[3] He is of Jamaican descent.[4]

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
  1. "Players". Love Rugby League.
  2. "Dominic Young - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  3. "Dominic Young". Newcastle Knights.
  4. "Dom Young to represent Jamaica at the World Cup". Love Rugby League. 25 Feb 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  5. "Super League: St Helens v Huddersfield Giants". BBC.
  6. "Knights sign towering young Englishman". Newcastle Knights. August 7, 2020.
  7. "Dom Young to make NRL debut". Newcastle Knights. March 28, 2021.
  8. "Jamaica being in World Cup is massive for rugby league, says Jason Robinson". LoveRugbyLeague. May 12, 2021.
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