Michael Jennings (born 20 April 1988) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL. He has played for Tonga and Australia at international level.
He previously played for the Penrith Panthers and the Sydney Roosters, with whom he won the 2013 NRL Grand Final. He has played for the Prime Minister's XIII, City Origin, New South Wales in the State of Origin series and the NRL All Stars.
Background
Jennings was born in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia. Jennings is of Tongan, Fijian and English descent. Jennings is the nephew of 1960s All Black Arthur Jennings.
He played his junior football for the Western City Tigers Mt Druitt and St Mary's Saints before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. Jennings played for the Australian Schoolboys team in 2005. Jennings attended Blackett Primary School and St Dominic's College.
Jennings is the older brother of fellow Parramatta Eels player George Jennings and Wests Tigers player Robert Jennings.
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