1. Nicholas Michael Hynes was born on 18 June 1996 and is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League.
19 Facts About Nicho Hynes
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Nicho Hynes previously played as a fullback for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL.
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Nicho Hynes grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales and was educated at Brisbane Water Secondary College, Central Coast.
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Nicho Hynes played his junior rugby league for the Umina Beach Bunnies and Woy Woy Roosters, before signing with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
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Nicho Hynes was signed by the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles NRL Under-20s team in 2015, before spending the next two seasons with the Mackay Cutters, where he played 42 Queensland Cup matches.
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Nicho Hynes was taking part in a teacher aide job at a Mackay primary school at the time.
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In 2019, Nicho Hynes signed with the Melbourne Storm transferring to their feeder club Sunshine Coast Falcons to continue playing in the Queensland Cup.
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On 11 August 2019, Nicho Hynes made his NRL debut for the Melbourne Storm against South Sydney.
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Nicho Hynes made his debut in his hometown in front of family and friends at Central Coast Stadium.
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Nicho Hynes had his Melbourne jersey presented to him by his older brother Wade Hynes.
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On 29 May, Nicho Hynes was selected as 18th man by New South Wales in game one of the 2022 State of Origin series, but did not play.
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On 6 April 2023, Nicho Hynes signed a five-year contract extension to remain at Cronulla until the end of the 2029 season.
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Nicho Hynes was awarded with the inaugural Paul Green medal following the game.
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On 22 May, Nicho Hynes was selected by New South Wales for game one of the 2023 State of Origin series.
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On 12 June 2023, it was announced that Nicho Hynes had not been selected by New South Wales for game two of the 2023 State of Origin series.
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Nicho Hynes played a total of 21 games for Cronulla in the 2023 NRL season as Cronulla finished sixth on the table.
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On 26 May 2024, Nicho Hynes was named at halfback for New South Wales ahead of the 2024 State of Origin series.
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Nicho Hynes played 18 games for Cronulla in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals.
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Nicho Hynes played in all three of Cronulla's finals matches including their preliminary final loss against Penrith.