Jamie Humphreys
Jamie Humphreys (born 2 January 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League.
Humphreys was a ball boy for the Wests Tigers during 2011-2013 season. He then travelled to England with his family and came through at the London Broncos, playing for the U16s through to the to U19s in their academy system.[2]
In round 19 of the 2024 NRL season, Humphreys made his NRL debut for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles against the Newcastle Knights at Brookvale Oval in a 44-6 win. Humphreys signed a deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs until the end of 2026.[citation needed]
In Round 1 of the 2025 NRL season, Humphreys made his South Sydney debut against the Dolphins at Commbank Stadium. In round 2, Humphreys kicked the winning field goal as South Sydney defeated St. George Illawarra 25-24.[3]
On 8 April 2025, it was announced that Humphreys would miss at least four weeks with a hamstring injury.[4][5]
Personal life
Humphreys is a third-generation player in Australian rugby league; his father, Stephen Humphreys, and grandfather, Kevin Humphreys, both played for Balmain Tigers.[6]
References
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ London calling: How Jamie became unlikely Broncos poster boy
- ^ "'Cody didn't want to do it': Classic Wayne's cheeky dig at Walker in praise for Souths' field goal hero". www.foxsports.com.au. 15 March 2025.
- ^ "Bunnies backline in disarray after brutal triple blow with three stars set for sideline stints". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Lewis Dodd breaks silence after losing $650,000 spot at South Sydney to Jamie Humphreys". au.news.yahoo.com. 18 March 2025.
- ^ "'Grandad would be proud': Third-gen Humphreys making name for himself". National Rugby League. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.