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Ben McNamara

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Ben McNamara
Personal information
Full nameBen McNamara
Born (2001-12-08) 8 December 2001 (age 22)
Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight13 st 1 lb (83 kg)
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020–23 Hull FC 25 2 22 0 52
2024– Leigh Leopards 0 0 0 0 0
Total 25 2 22 0 52
Source: [1][2]
As of 16 October 2023

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.

Background

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McNamara is the son of coach Steve McNamara. He played rugby union and amateur rugby league for the Skirlaugh Bulls.

Playing career

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Hull F.C.

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McNamara 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

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On 16 Oct 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Leigh Leopards on a 2-year deal.[5]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Starting Lineups - Castleford vs Hull". Sky Sports. 1 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Hull FC highs and lows as mid-season resurgence not enough to prevent drop-off". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  5. ^ "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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