Herbie Farnworth


Herbert Felix Farnworth is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.

Background

Farnworth was born in Blacko, Lancashire, England. Farnworth was a talented association football player as a youth and was part of the Manchester United development system before turning to rugby league.
"I was with Burnley to start with and then I signed with Man United. I signed there for two years as a young fella of 10 and 11 and I'd go to camps and train with them," Farnworth said. "I was either a centre-midfielder or left wing. Then I had a talks with Manchester City but I wanted to focus on my rugby league."
While still a pupil at Ermysted's Grammar School and playing for Wigan St Patricks and Newton Storm he was spotted by scouts for Brisbane Broncos and after leaving school he moved to Australia.

Career

In 2019, he played for Broncos feeder club, Norths Devils ending the season as the team's top scorer and third overall in the Intrust Super Cup competition scoring 204 points.
Farnworth made his debut in round 16 of the 2019 NRL season for Brisbane against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.