Peter Benson (rugby league)

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Peter Benson
Personal information
Full namePeter Benson
Born (1967-01-24) 24 January 1967 (age 56)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1987 North Sydney Bears 50000
1988 Brisbane Broncos 40000
1989–90 Gold Coast 388360104
1992 Wakefield Trinity
1994 Canberra Raiders 20000
1994 Gold Coast 10000
Total508360104
Source: [1]

Peter Benson (born 24 January 1967) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for the North Sydney Bears, Brisbane Broncos, Gold Coast (Twice), Wakefield Trinity and the Canberra Raiders. He played as a fullback , wing or centre. [2]

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Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Peter Benson played left-centre and scored three goals in Wakefield Trinity's 29-16 victory over Sheffield Eagles in the 1992–93 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 18 October 1992. [3]

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References

  1. Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN   1-85983-429-9

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