Sean Penkywicz

Sean Penkywicz (born 18 May 1982) is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Rochdale Hornets in Betfred Championship.

Sean "Penky"[1] Penkywicz
Personal information
Full nameSean Penkywicz
Born (1982-05-18) 18 May 1982
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000–03 Halifax 222 96 0 1 385
2004–05 Huddersfield Giants 36 9 0 0 36
2007–12 Halifax
2013–15 Leigh Centurions 71 22 0 0 88
2017 Toronto Wolfpack 13 6 0 0 24
2018–19 Workington Town 24 13 0 0 52
2020– Rochdale Hornets 2 0 0 0 0
Total 368 146 0 1 585
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2007–08 Wales 4 4 1 0 4
As of 9 March 2021
Source: [2][3]

He has played at club level in the Super League for Halifax (Heritage No. 1147) (two spells, including the second in the Championship), and the Huddersfield Giants, in the Championship for the Leigh Centurions (Heritage No. 1370),[4][5] he appeared in the inaugural 2017 season for the Toronto Wolfpack, as of 2018 he plays for Workington Town in Betfred League 1, as a stand-off, scrum-half or hooker.[2][3]

Playing career

Sean Penkywicz was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Halifax RLFC

Beginning his career with Halifax, Penkywicz made his Super League début in 2000.

Huddersfield Giants

He left Halifax and joined the Huddersfield Giants in 2004 following Halifax's relegation from the Super League.

Halifax RLFC (rejoined)

In 2007 he rejoined Halifax in the Championship.

Leigh Centurions

After 5 seasons with Halifax, Penkywicz joined the Leigh Centurions in 2013.

Toronto Wolfpack

Penkywicz joined the Toronto Wolfpack on a short-term contract, making 13 appearances for the club during their inaugural 2017 season in League 1, and helping the team to promotion, after which he joined Workington Town.

Rochdale Hornets

Penkywicz joined the Rochdale Hornets for the 2020 season and was appointed captain by coach Matt Calland.[6]

International

In 2008, he was named in the Wales squad to face England at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[7]

References
  1. "Sean Penkywicz is latest to sign up for more with Leigh Centurions". Leigh Journal. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  2. "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. "They Played For Leigh (Statistics) at leighrl.co.uk". leighrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  5. "Heritage Numbers at leighrl.co.uk". leighrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  6. "SEAN PENKYWICZ 'PROUD' OF CAPTAINCY APPOINTMENT". hornetsrugbyleague.co.uk. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  7. "Crusaders dominate Wales' squad". BBC. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2008.
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