Mark Lennon (born 17 August 1980 in Sydney, New South Wales), is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the Burleigh Bears of the Queensland Cup. A Wales international representative, he has also previously played for the Castleford Tigers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles; his position of choice is usually at fullback or scrum-half however he can usually fit into any of the backline positions with ease making him somewhat of a utility back and Hull KR. Check his Twitter on 'the_gingerdobby'
Lennon originally began playing rugby league at a young age for local club side Como-Jannali RLFC before he was spotted by scouts from the National Rugby League club the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and signed to a development deal. After several seasons with the Cronulla based club Lennon found it hard to make his way into the first grade side under head coach John Lang and decided to take up an offer with European Super League club the Castleford Tigers at the age of twenty in 2001.
While at Castleford Lennon made his Welsh debut for the national side in a mid-season fixture against England. After several years at the Tigers he left and returned to Australia after the club was relegated signing for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles but only managed to make a sole appearance in two years with the club. In 2007 he then returned to his first club the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks before again moving to England after being signed by Super League newcomers Hull Kingston Rovers.
Read more about Mark Lennon: Childhood and Early Career, Castleford Tigers, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Hull Kingston Rovers, Wales, International Honours
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