About Kenny Edwards

Kenny Edwards (born 13 September 1989) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Super League.

He previously played for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL, and the Catalans Dragons and the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League. Edwards has also spent time on loan at Huddersfield at Castleford.

Edwards was born in Levin, New Zealand, and is of Māori and Cook Island descent.

He played his junior football for the Levin Knights and the Pukekohe Pythons, before being signed by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

As a youngster, Edwards played for the Junior Kiwis.

In 2007, Edwards played for the Australian Schoolboys.

Edwards is the cousin of Wests Tigers player James Tamou. He has two children, a daughter named Malia-Rose Edwards and a son named Kymani Edwards.