Ben McNamara (born 8 December 2001) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off, scrum-half and hooker for Leigh Leopards in the Super League.
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| Full name | Ben McNamara | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 December 2001 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 1 lb (83 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Stand-off, Scrum-half, Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 16 October 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
editMcNamara is the son of coach Steve McNamara. He played rugby union and amateur rugby league for the Skirlaugh Bulls.
Playing career
editHull F.C.
editMcNamara made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Hull against the Castleford Tigers and went on to score a try in the 61st minute.[3] McNamara played nine matches for Hull F.C. in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished 10th on the table.[4]
Leigh Leopards
editOn 16 Oct 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Leigh Leopards on a 2-year deal.[5]
References
edit- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Starting Lineups - Castleford vs Hull". Sky Sports. 1 October 2020.
- ^ "Hull FC highs and lows as mid-season resurgence not enough to prevent drop-off". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
- ^ "Ben McNamara's new club confirmed as ex-Hull FC halfback joins Super League team". Hull Daily Mail. 16 October 2023.
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