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Herbert Felix Farnworth (born 23 December 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a Шаблон:Rlp for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL). He previously played for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL and has represented England at international level.

Background

Farnworth was born in Blacko, Lancashire, England.[1] Farnworth was a talented association football player as a youth and was part of the Manchester United development system before turning to rugby league.[2]

While still a pupil at Ermysted's Grammar School and playing for Wigan St Patricks and Newton Storm, Farnworth was spotted by Brisbane Broncos scouts so he moved to Australia after leaving school.[3][2] He played Шаблон:Rlp as a junior.

Career

Early career

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Farnworth in 2017

In 2017, Farnworth played seventeen games and scored eight tries for the Brisbane Broncos Holden Cup.Шаблон:Cn In 2018, with the Holden Cup ceasing, Farnworth graduated to the Queensland Cup with Norths Devils playing nine games, scoring four tries and kicking nine goals.Шаблон:Cn

Brisbane Broncos

2019-2023

Farnworth made his debut in Round 16 of the 2019 NRL season for Brisbane against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.[4] Farnworth finished with two NRL games played while he played for Broncos feeder club, Norths Devils ending the season as the team's top scorer and third overall in the Intrust Super Cup competition scoring 204 points (20 tries, 62 goals).[5]

Farnworth played nineteen games and scored six tries for Brisbane in the 2020 NRL season as the club finished last on the table and claimed their first wooden spoon.[6] Farnworth was awarded Brisbane's Rookie of The Year award.Шаблон:Cn

In Round 23 of the 2021 NRL season, Farnworth kicked four goals from four attempts, leading the Broncos to a 24-22 win over the New Zealand Warriors, ending their finals hopes. Farnworth won Brisbane's Allan Langer Award as their Best Back of The Year.Шаблон:Cn

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Farnworth playing for England in 2022

In round 2 of the 2022 NRL season, Farnworth scored two tries in a 16-10 victory over Canterbury at Stadium Australia.[7] In round 14, Farnworth scored two tries for Brisbane in a 24-18 victory over Canberra but was taken from the field in the second half with a suspected bicep injury.[8] On 15 October, Farnworth made his England debut against Samoa in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup scoring one try as England won the match 60-6.[9] On 12 November, Farnworth scored two tries for England in their 27-26 semi-final loss to Samoa at the Emirates Stadium.[10]

In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Farnworth scored two tries for Brisbane when they defeated back to back premiers Penrith at BlueBet Stadium 13-12.[11] In the 2023 preliminary final, Farnworth scored two tries as Brisbane defeated the New Zealand Warriors 42-12 which saw the club qualify for their first grand final in eight years.[12] Farnworth played twenty-six games for Brisbane in the 2023 NRL season and scored fifteen tries. He also played in Brisbane's 24-26 loss to Penrith in the 2023 NRL Grand Final.[13]

Dolphins (2024-)

In February 2023, Farnworth signed a three-year contract to play for the Dolphins from the 2024 NRL season onwards.[14] During the first seven minutes of his debut game for the Dolphins, Farnworth scored a try against the Gold Coast Titans at Sunshine Coast Stadium in week one of the 2024 NRL pre-season.[15]

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Honours

Individual

  • Brisbane Broncos Rookie of The Year: 2020
  • Brisbane Broncos 'Allan Langer Award' Best Back: 2021

References

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External links

Шаблон:Dolphins squad Шаблон:England 2021 Rugby League World Cup squad