Mike Bennett (rugby league)
.jpg) Bennett while plying for St Helens in 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Michael Bennett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 May 1980 Warrington, Cheshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (186 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 8 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Rugby League Project | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mike Bennett is a former professional rugby league player. He played for Super League Rugby league club St. Helens, mainly in the second-row.
Bennett played for St. Helens at second-row forward, scoring a try in their 2002 Super League Grand Final victory against the Bradford Bulls.[1] St Helens reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against Hull F.C. and Bennett played from the interchange bench in Saints' 26-4 victory. In 2005, Bennett represented England, coming off the bench in a 22–12 victory against France.[2][3] As 2006 Super League champions, St Helens faced 2006 NRL Premiers the Brisbane Broncos in the 2007 World Club Challenge. Bennett played at second-row forward in the Saints' 18-14 victory.
Bennett announced on 1 September 2008 that he would retire at the end of 2008 season due to injury.[4]
References
- ^ Gordos, Phil (19 October 2002). "Long breaks Bulls' hearts". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ Wilson, Andy (24 October 2005). "France serve notice of intent, but England redress balance". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "'I felt like a pawn' - Higham". St Helens Reporter. Johnston Press. 28 October 2005. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "Injury forces Bennett to retire". BBC Sport. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
External links
- England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk
- Mike Bennett Player Profile
- Bennett signs new Saints contract
- Profile at saints.org.uk
- Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
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