Greg Minikin

Greg Minikin
Personal information
Full nameGregory Minikin
Born (1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 30)
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
Rugby league
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2013–15York City Knights43230092
2016–19Castleford Tigers964300172
2016(loan)→ Batley Bulldogs740016
2020–21Hull Kingston Rovers25100040
2022–23Warrington Wolves202008
2024Featherstone Rovers27110044
Total2189300372
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2019England Knights130012
Rugby union
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2025–Hull Ionians00000
Source: [1][2]
As of 15 August 2025

Greg Minikin (born (1995-03-29)29 March 1995) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a centre or winger for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship, and now plays rugby union for Hull Ionians in the National League 2 North. He has represented the England Knights at international level.[3]

He has previously played for the York City Knights in the RFL Championship and the Castleford Tigers, Hull Kingston Rovers and Warrington Wolves in the Super League. Minkin also spent time on loan from Castleford at the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship.

Background

Minikin was born in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England.

Career

York City Knights

Minikin made his Knights début on 12 May 2013 in a Challenge Cup match away at Catalans Dragons in the south of France. His league début came on 23 June 2013 in a Championship match against Leigh Centurions at the Leigh Sports Village.[citation needed]

Castleford Tigers

After an impressive three seasons at York, Minikin was signed by Super League club Castleford Tigers on a two-year contract starting in 2016.[4]

He played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.[5][6][7]

Batley Bulldogs (loan)

In that same year, Minikin was loaned to Championship side Batley. Here, he scored 4 tries in just 7 appearances.

Hull Kingston Rovers

In 2020, he joined Hull KR. Minikin made a total of 10 appearances in the 2020 Super League season and scored six tries. He missed most of the season with a knee injury which occurred against Wigan.[8]

Warrington Wolves

On 6 September 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Warrington in the Super League[9]Minikin played six games for Warrington in the 2022 Super League season which saw the club finish 11th on the table. Minikin played 15 games for Warrington in the 2023 Super League season as Warrington finished sixth on the table and qualified for the playoffs.[10]

Featherstone Rovers

On 20 October 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers for 2024.[11]

He retired from rugby league after a knee operation in 2024.

Hull Ionians

On 15 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed to play for rugby union National League 2 North side Hull Ionians joining his brother Lewis Minikin.[12]

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad.[13]

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[14]

Club statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year
ClubSeasonTierAppTGDGPts
York City Knights2013Championship41004
2014League 11240016
2015League 127180072
Total43230092
Castleford Tigers2016Super League1760024
2017Super League29220088
2018Super League2060024
2019Super League3090036
Total964300172
→ Batley Bulldogs (DR)2016Championship740016
Hull Kingston Rovers2020Super League1160024
2021Super League1440016
Total25100040
Warrington Wolves2022Super League61004
2023Super League141004
Total202008
Featherstone Rovers2024Championship27110044
Career total2189300372
As of match played 8 September 2024

References

  1. ^ "Player Summary: Greg Minikin". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Castleford sign York youngster". loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  5. ^ "Castleford 6-24 Leeds: Grand Final 2017 – as it happened". Guardian. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Grand Final 2017: Castleford 6-24 Leeds Rhinos". BBC Sport. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  7. ^ "Danny McGuire guides Leeds to Grand Final success over Castleford". Guardian. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Greg Minikin set for lengthy lay-off after Hull KR receive bad news on knee injury". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Warrington confirm signing of Greg Minikin". Love Rugby League. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Highs and lows from Warrington Wolves' 2023 season". www.warringtonguardian.co.uk.
  11. ^ "Welcome Greg Minikin". Featherstone Rovers. 20 October 2023.
  12. ^ Ben Olawumi (15 August 2025). "Former Hull KR star makes rugby union switch as brothers' link-up confirmed". Love Rugby League.
  13. ^ "Ten new additions in England Knights squad". loverugbyleague. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  14. ^ "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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