Chris Randall (rugby league)


Chris Randall is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His positions are hooker and five-eighth.

Background

Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Randall played his junior rugby league for Lakes United, progressing on to the first-grade side in the Newcastle Rugby League competition.

Playing career

Early years

Randall played his rugby league for Lakes United up until 2018, with some games for the Newcastle Knights' Canterbury Cup NSW team during the 2018 season. In 2019, he became a regular for the Knights' Canterbury Cup NSW side and earned a development contract for the NRL squad.

2020

In round 3 of the 2020 NRL season, Randall made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Penrith Panthers. Due to an injury to halfback Mitchell Pearce, Randall came onto the field within the first 10 minutes and played the majority of the game. He set a new record for amount of tackles made by a player making their debut, with 71 tackles as the Knights drew 14-14 all with the Panthers.