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= Fletcher Rooney =

Fletcher Rooney (born 2006 (age 17)) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

Background
Rooney was born in West Yorkshire, England.

Rooney played junior rugby league for Lock Lane ARLFC. He joined the Castleford Tigers development system at Scholarship level.

In September 2022, Rooney progressed to Castleford's Academy squad. During the season, he made 11 appearances and scored 10 tries and 1 goal, as well as a further 5 appearances and 1 try at Reserves level, and was named Academy Player of the Year for 2023.

Rooney represented Yorkshire in their Academy Origin fixture against Lancashire on 19 August 2023. He played as a in the 44-16 defeat at Warrington's Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Playing career
In September 2023, Rooney was introduced into first-team training with the Castleford senior squad, and was assigned squad number 47. On 22 September, he made his Super League debut for the Castleford Tigers against the Leeds Rhinos in the final round of the season, earning praise for his performance in defeat.

In October 2023, Rooney was included in Castleford's listed first-team squad ahead of the 2024 season.