Ben Morris (rugby league)

Ben Morris a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.[1][2]

Ben Morris
Personal information
Born (1997-08-01) 1 August 1997
Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight14 st 13 lb (95 kg)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017–18 St Helens 0 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) Oldham 5 1 0 0 4
2018(loan) Sheffield Eagles 1 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) Keighley Cougars 3 1 0 0 4
2018(loan) Workington Town 14 3 0 0 12
2019 Rochdale Hornets 8 1 0 0 4
2019– Swinton Lions 5 1 0 0 4
Total 36 7 0 0 28
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Wales 4 3 0 0 0
As of 7 November 2019 (UTC)
Source: [1][2][3]

Background

Ben Morris was born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, he has Welsh ancestors, and eligible to play for Wales due to the grandparent rule.

Playing career

Morris joined St Helens when he was 14. In 2016 he was part of their unbeaten Academy side.[4] For 2017, he signed a 12-month contract with the Super League squad.[5]

He made his début for Wales in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers, scoring two tries against Italy.[6][7]

In 2018 he has spent time on loan at the Keighley Cougars.

References

  1. "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. loverugbyleague
  4. "Team Players | Welcome to the Official Website of St.Helens R.F.C". Saintsrlfc.com. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  5. "St Helens promote Jonah Cunningham, son of Super League hero Keiron | Rugby League News". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  6. "2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifier: Italy 14-20 Wales". BBC Sport. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  7. "Morris Hoping To Feature For Wales After Call-Up". Walesrugbyleague.co.uk. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2017.


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