Mike Bennett (rugby league)

Mike Bennett is an English former professional rugby league footballer. He played for St. Helens in the Super League, mainly as a second-row.[1][2]

Mike Bennett
Bennett playing for St Helens in 2008
Personal information
Full nameMichael Bennett
Born (1980-05-09) 9 May 1980
Warrington, Cheshire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 1 in (186 cm)
Weight15 st 8 lb (99 kg)
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000–08 St. Helens 161 16 0 0 64
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2005 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3]

Bennett played for St. Helens at second-row, scoring a try in their 2002 Super League Grand Final victory against the Bradford Bulls.[4] St Helens reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against Hull FC, 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.[3][5][6] As 2006 Super League champions, St. Helens faced 2006 NRL Premiers the Brisbane Broncos in the 2007 World Club Challenge. Bennett played as a second-row 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.[7]

References
  1. "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. Gordos, Phil (19 October 2002). "Long breaks Bulls' hearts". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  5. Wilson, Andy (24 October 2005). "France serve notice of intent, but England redress balance". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  6. "'I felt like a pawn' - Higham". St Helens Reporter. Johnston Press. 28 October 2005. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  7. "Injury forces Bennett to retire". BBC Sport. 1 September 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2013.


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