Ben O'Keefe

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Ben O'Keefe
Personal information
Full nameBenjamin O'Keefe
Born (2002-05-23) 23 May 2002 (age 21)
Rochdale, England
Playing information
Position Centre, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022 Wigan Warriors 114012
2022(loan)Rochdale Hornets 8107054
2023 Rochdale Hornets 1452024
2024– Oldham R.L.F.C. 11004
Total241713094
Source: [1]
As of 28 January 2024

Ben O'Keefe is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or winger for the Oldham R.L.F.C. in the RFL League 1.

Contents

Personal

Ben is the son of former Rochdale Hornets player, Paul O'Keefe.

Playing career

Wigan Warriors

In 2022 O'Keefe made his Super League début for the Warriors against Hull Kingston Rovers. [2]

Rochdale Hornets

He has spent time on loan from Wigan at the Rochdale Hornets in Betfred League 1, and made it a permanent move for the 2023 season. [3]

Oldham R.L.F.C.

On 11 October 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Oldham R.L.F.C. in the RFL League 1 on a two-year deal. [4]

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References

  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Super League: Hull KR 38-28 Wigan Warriors - Home side hold on despite late flurry". BBC Sport.
  3. "Wigan's Ben O'Keefe re-joins Hornets on permanent deal". Hornets Rugby League. 26 Nov 2022. Retrieved 8 Jan 2023.
  4. "O'Keefe on signing for Oldham". Oldham RLFC. 11 Oct 2023. Retrieved 18 Dec 2023.