Jy-mel Coleman

Jy-mel Coleman is assistant coach of Halifax Panthers, and a former Jamaican international rugby league footballer who has played as a or for a number of clubs.

Background

Coleman was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He is of Jamaican heritage.
His brother Jermaine Coleman is a fellow Jamaican international.

Playing career

Club career

Coleman began his career at the London Skolars in 2010
He played for the York City Knights in 2003.
Coleman returned to play for the Skolars between 2010 and 2011.
He moved to the Keighley Cougars for 2011 and 2012.
Coleman moved to the Dewsbury Rams for 2013.
He played for the Hemel Stags between 2013 and 2015.
Coleman returned to play for the London Skolars, staying at the club between 2016 and 2019.
He played for the Gateshead Thunder in 2019.
Coleman again returned to play for the London Skolars in 2019 through to 2021.
He left to play for Hunslet in 2021.

International career

Coleman represented Great Britain Students in 2010.
He made his international debut for Jamaica in 2011 against South Africa.
In 2022 Coleman was named in the Jamaica squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Coaching career

Coleman joined the London Broncos in 2022 as the assistant coach under his brother Jermaine Coleman. Both he and his brother were sacked in May 2022 following poor performances and results.