Ben Black (born 29 April 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s as a scrum-half. He played for Wests Tigers before joining Halifax,[2][3] and also went on to play for Batley Bulldogs.

Ben Black
Personal information
Full nameBenjamin Black
Born (1981-04-29) 29 April 1981 (age 43)
New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionScrum-half[1]
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2001 West Tigers 7 1 0 0 4
2004–05 Halifax 33 36 0 1 145
2008–11 Halifax
2012–14 Batley Bulldogs
Total 40 37 0 1 149
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2007 Queensland Residents 1 2 0 0 8
Source: RLP
As of 4 January 2024

Playing career

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Black made his first grade debut for the Wests Tigers in Round 4 2001 against Brisbane. In 2004, Black joined English side Halifax.

Black kicked the winning drop goal that gave Halifax the win in the 2010 Co-operative Championship Grand Final.[4]

In 2012, Black joined Batley and played with the club until the end of 2014 before retiring at the end of the season.[5]

Upon returning to Australia, Black was the captain/coach of Group 9 club Wagga Brothers.

References

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  1. ^ "Halifax scrum-half Ben Black's amazing gaffe". Online edition. Liverpool Echo. 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  2. ^ Shea, Julian (1 April 2005). "Fallen giants square up in Cup". News: Rugby League. BBC. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  3. ^ Roberts, James (26 May 2008). "Aussie Ben Black signs for Fax". Online edition. Halifax Evening Courier. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Featherstone Rovers 22-23 Halifax (aet)". BBC Sport. 26 September 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Ben Black's leaving do". halifaxrlfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.