Harry Newman (rugby league)

Harry Newman (born 19 February 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League and the England Knights and England at international level.

He has spent time on dual registration from Leeds at Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship.

Background
Newman was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.

Career
In 2017 he made his Super League début for Leeds against the Wigan Warriors.

In 2020, Newman was named the Super League Young Player of the Year. Newman missed out on Leeds' 2020 Challenge Cup victory to Salford Red Devils and the 2022 Grand Final defeat to St Helens due to injury.

In 2022, he made seven appearances for the Leeds club, scoring four tries. In round 12 of the 2023 Super League season, Newman scored two intercept tries for Leeds in their 40-18 victory over Wigan. Newman played a total of 17 games for Leeds in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished 8th on the table and missed the playoffs.

International career
In 2019 Newman was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium. He made his senior England debut against Tonga in the first test of the 2023 series on 22 October 2023.