Greg Minikin

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]

Greg Minikin

Personal information
Full name	Gregory Minikin
Born	(1995-03-29) 29 March 1995 (age 30) Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
Rugby league
Position	Centre, Wing
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2013–15 York City Knights 43 23 0 0 92 2016–19 Castleford Tigers 96 43 0 0 172 2016(loan) → Batley Bulldogs 7 4 0 0 16 2020–21 Hull Kingston Rovers 25 10 0 0 40 2022–23 Warrington Wolves 20 2 0 0 8 2024 Featherstone Rovers 27 11 0 0 44 Total 218 93 0 0 372 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2019 England Knights 1 3 0 0 12
Rugby union
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2025– Hull Ionians 0 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2] As of 15 August 2025

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

Club	Season	Tier	App	T	G	DG	Pts
York City Knights	2013	Championship	4	1	0	0	4
	2014	League 1	12	4	0	0	16
	2015	League 1	27	18	0	0	72
	Total		43	23	0	0	92
Castleford Tigers	2016	Super League	17	6	0	0	24
	2017	Super League	29	22	0	0	88
	2018	Super League	20	6	0	0	24
	2019	Super League	30	9	0	0	36
	Total		96	43	0	0	172
→ Batley Bulldogs (DR)	2016	Championship	7	4	0	0	16
Hull Kingston Rovers	2020	Super League	11	6	0	0	24
	2021	Super League	14	4	0	0	16
	Total		25	10	0	0	40
Warrington Wolves	2022	Super League	6	1	0	0	4
	2023	Super League	14	1	0	0	4
	Total		20	2	0	0	8
Featherstone Rovers	2024	Championship	27	11	0	0	44
Career total			218	93	0	0	372

As of match played 8 September 2024