Tommy Makinson


Tommy Makinson is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for St Helens in the Super League, and England at international level.
Makinson has played his entire career to date for Saints, with whom he won the 2014 and 2019 Super League Grand Final. He has spent time on loan from St Helens at the Rochdale Hornets in Championship 1 and Whitehaven in the Championship.

Background

Makinson was born in Ince-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England.

Career

Makinson signed for the St Helens club from Wigan amateur side Wigan St Judes, after previously playing for Hindley before playing for Horton hornets.
He played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
St Helens reached the 2014 Super League Grand Final, and Makinson was selected to play on the wing, scoring a try in their 14-6 victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
He played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final victory over the Salford Red Devils at Old Trafford slotting a stunning drop goal in the process.

International career

Makinson enjoyed a stellar 2018 season, being included in the Super League Dream Team and playing a starring role in England's 2-1 series victory over New Zealand. This included a hat-trick in the second Test at Anfield. In November 2018 he won the Rugby League World Golden Boot Award over James Tedesco, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Elliot Whitehead.