Greg Minikin


Greg Minikin is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League and the England Knights at international level.
He has previously played for the York City Knights in the Championship and the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. Minkin also spent time on loan from Castleford at the Batley Bulldogs in the Kingstone Press Championship.

Background

Minikin was born in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England.

Career

York City Knights

Minikin made his Knights début on 12 May 2013 in a Challenge Cup match away at Catalans Dragons in the south of France. His league début came on 23 June 2013 in a Championship match against Leigh Centurions at the Leigh Sports Village.

Castleford Tigers

After an impressive three seasons at York, Minikin was signed by Super League club Castleford Tigers on a two-year contract starting in 2016.
He played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.

Batley Bulldogs (loan)

In that same year, Minikin was loaned to Championship side Batley. Here, he scored 4 tries in just 7 appearances.

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad.
In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.