Background
Green was born in Beverley near Hull, East Yorkshire but brought up in Hull, he first played rugby league at the age of 7, he played for the West Hull youth side.
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He later moved to the Skirlaugh Bulls before turning professional. Green captained the reserve side at Hull Kingston Rovers and led them to their first ever play-off place. Green was on dual registration with Workington Town in 2012, where he made 3 appearances.
He made his debut for Hull KR on 10 August 2012 against Bradford Bulls during which he was injured, placed on report and suspended as a result.
He then spent the remainder of the season as a dual registered player with Batley Bulldogs, for who he made 9 appearances under the ex-international coach John Kear. Green became a regular for Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2014 campaign, playing in 27 of their 28 fixtures, scoring his debut try against the Castleford Tigers on 28 February.
Green will wear the number 20 jersey for the 2015 season. Green helped his side to a Challenge Cup Final appearance during 2015,the club"s first since 1986.
Green missed out on a Wembley place and was 18th man for the day.
Green will be expecting a big season in 2016, when he will wear the number 16 jersey.
Achievements
Membership
On 6 May 2014, Green signed a new deal that will see him stay at Hull KR for another two seasons.Green continues to be valuable member of Hull Kingston Rovers first team squad, and featured on a further 25 occasions during the 2015 season.
