Jack Broadbent

Jack Broadbent (born 1 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.

He has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos and the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan from Leeds at Featherstone Rovers and the Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship.

Background Broadbent attended Bruntcliffe Academy in Morley, West Yorkshire.

Broadbent played his amateur rugby league with Dewsbury Moor and Batley Boys.

Career Leeds Rhinos Broadbent made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Leeds against the Catalans Dragons.

In round 11 of the 2021 Super League season, he scored two tries for Leeds in a 38–12 victory over Salford. The following week, he scored four tries in a 48–18 victory over Leigh.

Castleford Tigers On 2 December 2022, Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Broadbent on a two-year deal. He made his Castleford debut in round 1 against Hull FC, and scored his first try in round 2 against St Helens. He enjoyed a strong individual campaign in a disappointing season and said, "I've got everything I wanted. I'm getting game time in Super League and feel like I'm fulfilling my potential and have the chance to showcase that." He made 26 appearances and scored 6 tries in total in the 2023 season, featuring predominately as a or as well as filling in as a , or er. On 12 October 2024, Broadbent played in Hull Kingston Rovers 2024 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan. On 7 June 2025, Broadbent played in Hull Kingston Rovers 8–6 2025 Challenge Cup final victory over Warrington. It was the clubs first major trophy in 40 years. On 18 September Hull Kingston Rovers won the League Leaders Shield on the final game of the season were Broadbent started on the bench in victory over Warrington, Broadbent played a crucial part in Hull Kingston Rovers 1st place season in covering for the injured star centre Oliver Gildart.

Club statistics

+ Appearances and points in all competitions by year Club Season Tier Leeds Rhinos 2020 Super League 3 0 0 0 0 2021 Super League 14 9 0 0 36 2022 Super League 5 0 0 0 0 Total 22 9 0 0 36 → Featherstone Rovers (loan) 2019 Championship 3 2 0 0 8 2022 Championship 12 8 0 0 32 Total 15 10 0 0 40 → Batley Bulldogs (loan) 2019 Championship 11 3 0 0 12 Castleford Tigers 2023 Super League 26 6 0 0 24 2024 Super League 10 1 0 0 4 Total 36 7 0 0 28 Hull Kingston Rovers 2024 Super League 14 7 0 0 28 Career total 98 36 0 0 144