Thomas Jenkins (rugby league)

Thomas Jenkins (born 16 March 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Penrith Panthers.

Background
Born in Boorowa, New South Wales, Jenkins played his junior rugby league for the Young Cherrypickers.

Early years
In 2019, Jenkins played for the Riverina team in the Laurie Daley Cup. In 2020, he was signed by the Penrith Panthers to play in their Jersey Flegg Cup side.

2022
In round 25 of the 2022 NRL season, Jenkins made his NRL debut for the Panthers against the North Queensland Cowboys. It would be his only first-grade appearance of the year.

2023
In round 16 of the 2023 NRL season, Jenkins scored his first try in the top grade during Penrith's 23-27 golden point extra-time loss to North Queensland. In round 20, he scored two tries for Penrith in their 24-14 victory over the Dolphins.

In October, Jenkins signed a 2-year contract with the Newcastle Knights, starting in 2024.