Junaid Malik

Junaid Malik, a true trailblazer in the world of amateur rugby, earned his stripes with 3 caps from the British Amateur Rugby League Association. As a dual-code international athlete, Junaid showcased his talent with 10 caps for the Pakistan Rugby Union. His journey into representative rugby began when he was appointed captain of Yorkshire U18s and progressed to Captaining Yorkshire Open Age. Emigrating to the UK from Pakistan at the age of 7, Junaid quickly became a sensation at his local amateur rugby league club, Elland. A one-club star, he made his open-age debut at the age of 14 and joined the first team at just 16. Beyond his playing days, Junaid has transitioned to coaching and mentoring, guiding the next generation of coaches. He is an icon within the grassroots rugby community and played a pivotal role in co-founding the British Asian Rugby Association and the Pakistan Rugby League.