Jack Sinfield aims to follow in the footsteps of his famous father by establishing himself in Leeds Rhinos’ first-team while studying for his A-Levels. Kevin Sinfield broke into the side when he was still at school before captaining the Headingley giants to seven Super League titles during a glorious playing career.
He was just 16 when he made his debut against Sheffield Eagles in 1997 – the day after receiving his GCSE results – before completing four A-Levels, including maths and physics, when playing for Leeds. Fast forward well over two decades and his 18-year-old son Jack is similarly making his mark at Leeds by combining his playing commitments with the final year of his academic studies at Ashton Sixth Form College.
The teenage half-back, who made his Super League debut in a televised derby at Castleford Tigers last April, said: “I’m currently doing A-Levels in maths, business and economics. With being here full-time at Leeds as well, I’ve got my hands full. I come straight into training during the day and then, on my days off, I’ll go into college. When I get home, I catch up with all my work at night.
