Jack Broadbent

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Jack Broadbent
Personal information
Full nameJack Broadbent
Born (2000-11-01) 1 November 2000 (age 24)
Batley, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight14 st 9 lb (93 kg)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Stand-off, Fullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–22 Leeds Rhinos 22 9 0 0 36
2019 (loan) → Featherstone Rovers 3 2 0 0 8
2019 (loan) → Batley Bulldogs 11 3 0 0 12
2022 (loan) → Featherstone Rovers 12 8 0 0 32
2023–24 Castleford Tigers 36 7 0 0 28
2024 (loan) → Hull Kingston Rovers 14 7 0 0 28
2025– Hull Kingston Rovers 0 0 0 0 0
Total 98 36 0 0 144
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021 England Knights 1 2 0 0 8
Source: [1][2]
As of 12 October 2024

Jack Broadbent (born 1 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre, stand-off or fullback for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.

He has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos and the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan from Leeds at Featherstone Rovers and the Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship.

Background

Broadbent attended Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley, West Yorkshire.[3]

Broadbent played his amateur rugby league with Dewsbury Moor and Batley Boys.

Career

Leeds Rhinos

Broadbent made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Leeds against the Catalans Dragons.[4][5][6]

In round 11 of the 2021 Super League season, he scored two tries for Leeds in a 38–12 victory over Salford.[7] The following week, he scored four tries in a 48–18 victory over Leigh.[8]

Castleford Tigers

On 2 December 2022, Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Broadbent on a two-year deal.[9][10] He made his Castleford debut in round 1 against Hull FC,[11] and scored his first try in round 2 against St Helens.[12] He enjoyed a strong individual campaign in a disappointing season and said, "I've got everything I wanted. I'm getting game time in Super League and feel like I'm fulfilling my potential and have the chance to showcase that."[13] He made 26 appearances and scored 6 tries in total in the 2023 season, featuring predominately as a centre or stand-off as well as filling in as a fullback, hooker, or winger.[1]

Hull Kingston Rovers (loan)

On 23 April 2024, it was announced that Broadbent had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers on a season-long loan for the remainder of 2024, prior to a permanent three-year deal next (2025) season.[14] On 12 October 2024, Broadbent played in Hull Kingston Rovers 2024 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan.[15]

Club statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year
Club Season Tier App T G DG Pts
Leeds Rhinos 2020 Super League 3 0 0 0 0
2021 Super League 14 9 0 0 36
2022 Super League 5 0 0 0 0
Total 22 9 0 0 36
→ Featherstone Rovers (loan) 2019 Championship 3 2 0 0 8
2022 Championship 12 8 0 0 32
Total 15 10 0 0 40
→ Batley Bulldogs (loan) 2019 Championship 11 3 0 0 12
Castleford Tigers 2023 Super League 26 6 0 0 24
2024 Super League 10 1 0 0 4
Total 36 7 0 0 28
Hull Kingston Rovers 2024[a] Super League 14 7 0 0 28
Career total 98 36 0 0 144
As of match played 12 October 2024
  1. ^ On loan from Castleford in 2024 before joining permanently in 2025

References

  1. ^ a b "Player Summary: Jack Broadbent". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Jack Broadbent Biography". Leeds Rhinos. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Starting Lineups – Leeds vs Catalans". Sky Sports. 30 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Round 14 fixtures confirmed". Sky Sports. 29 September 2020.
  6. ^ Smith, Peter (30 September 2020). "Leeds Rhinos 6 Catalans Dragons 34: Youthful Rhinos impress in spirited display against Dragons". Yorkshire Evening Post.
  7. ^ "Leeds coach Richard Agar pleased after 'eventful' win against Salford". Skysports.com.
  8. ^ "Leeds Rhinos 48–18 Leigh Centurions – Four-try Broadbent seals win for hosts". BBC Sport.
  9. ^ "Jack Broadbent: Castleford Tigers sign ex-Leeds Rhinos back on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  10. ^ "Jack Broadbent joins the Tigers". Castleford Tigers. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  11. ^ "Super League: Hull FC 32-30 Castleford Tigers - Away side fall just short of remarkable fightback". BBC Sport. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ^ Cartwright, Phil (26 February 2023). "Super League: Castleford Tigers 6-24 St Helens - club world champions claim win in domestic opener". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ^ O'Brien, James (27 June 2023). "'Everything I wanted': Jack Broadbent loving life at Castleford Tigers after getting chance to fulfil potential". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Broadbent joins Hull KR in Cas swap deal". BBC Sport. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Wigan v Hull KR: Super League Grand Final 2024 – as it happened". www.theguardian.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.