Jamie Benn (rugby league)

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Jamie Benn
Personal information
Full nameJamie Benn
Born (1977-05-04) 4 May 1977 (age 46)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1998–00 Castleford Tigers 13126056
1998(loan)York Wasps 338028
1998(loan)Keighley Cougars 6122149
1999(loan)York Wasps 27101054254
2001–02 York Wasps 14127058
2002–04 Dewsbury Rams 3761237277
2006–07 Featherstone Rovers 1617119
Total1162331813741
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2006–10 Scotland 750020
Source: [1]

Jamie Benn (born 4 May 1977) is a Scottish former professional rugby league footballer, who played at representative level for Scotland, and at club level for the Castleford Tigers, York Wasps, Keighley Cougars, Dewsbury Rams, Featherstone Rovers and the Castleford Panthers, as an occasional goal-kicking fullback or wing. [2]

In 1999, Benn set the club records at York Wasps for most points scored (30) and most goals (13) in a match. [3]

After retiring as a player, Benn coached a number of teams at amateur level, including Oulton Raiders and Hunslet Warriors. [4] [5] He also coached the National Conference League (NCL) Eagles, with Jason Flowers as his assistant. [6]

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References

  1. "Player Summary: Jamie Benn". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  2. "Match Report". The Official Website of Lebanese Rugby League. 1 November 2009. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2009.
  3. "Records tumble as York City Knights trounce students 132-0". The Press. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  4. "Amateur RL: Raiders in the market for new coach as Benn calls time on role". The Yorkshire Post. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  5. "Benn to take charge of Warriors for the first time at Keighley". The Yorkshire Post. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  6. "Benn to fly with the Eagles". nationalconferenceleague.co.uk. 16 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2011.