Dom Young

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Dom Young
Personal information
Full nameDominic Young
Born (2001-08-09) 9 August 2001 (age 20)
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]

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.

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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