1. Kallum Paul Watkins was born on 12 March 1991 and is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or second-row forward for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League and England at international level.
34 Facts About Kallum Watkins
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Kallum Watkins previously played for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League and the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL.
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Kallum Watkins joined Salford Red Devils in 2020, and returned to Leeds Rhinos in 2025.
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Kallum Watkins was born in Manchester, England to a Jamaican mother and a British father.
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Kallum Watkins began his rugby league career at his local club Langworthy Reds before moving on to Salford Junior Academy.
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Kallum Watkins has earned representative honours for the England Under 17s team against the AIS.
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Kallum Watkins joined Leeds in 2007, having impressed during a trial period.
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Kallum Watkins's form saw him promoted to the Leeds first Grade squad in April 2008 at just sixteen years of age.
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Kallum Watkins made his debut against the then Celtic Crusaders in the Challenge Cup, scoring a try.
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Kallum Watkins went on to make 4 further appearances in 2008 scoring 2 further tries, most notably against Bradford Bulls at the Millennium Magic weekend.
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In 2009, Kallum Watkins became a more regular name on the Leeds team sheet.
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Kallum Watkins was given a boost after 2 injury-ravaged seasons when he was handed the Number 3 Jersey by the Leeds Head Coach Brian McDermott.
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Kallum Watkins signed a new 5-year contract on 26 January, keeping him at Leeds until 2017 at the earliest.
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Kallum Watkins played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.
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Kallum Watkins played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
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Kallum Watkins played in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Castleford Tigers at Wembley Stadium.
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Kallum Watkins played in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley Stadium.
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Kallum Watkins played in the 2015 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
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In January 2018, Kallum Watkins was named by Leeds as their captain for the 2018 season.
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In 2019, Kallum Watkins signed a contract to join NRL side the Gold Coast Titans.
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Kallum Watkins made a total of 6 appearances in his first season in the NRL as the Gold Coast finished last on the table and claimed the wooden spoon.
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On 22 May 2020, it was announced that Kallum Watkins had signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League.
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On 17 October 2020, Kallum Watkins played in the 2020 Challenge Cup Final defeat for Salford against Leeds at Wembley Stadium.
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In round 24 of the 2022 season, Kallum Watkins scored two tries for Salford in an upset victory over Catalans at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
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Kallum Watkins made his International debut for England in the 2012 Autumn International Series.
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Kallum Watkins went on to score a total try tally of 4 tries in England's 3 tournament matches.
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In October and November, Kallum Watkins played for England in their 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign.
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Kallum Watkins played in all 5 of England's matches, scoring two tries.
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Kallum Watkins scored his 9th career try in England's rout of their opponents.
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In October, Kallum Watkins was named in England's 24-man squad for the 2016 Four Nations.
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Kallum Watkins was selected by England for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
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Kallum Watkins played in all five of England's matches at the tournament including the semi-final loss to Samoa where he made a number of defensive errors which lead to Samoan tries.
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Kallum Watkins lost the ball over the line during the first half which cost England a try scoring opportunity.
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In October 2022 Kallum Watkins was named in the England squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.