James Bentley (rugby league)


James Bentley is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for St Helens in the Super League.
He played for the Bradford Bulls in the Championship. Bentley has spent time on loan from Saints at the Sheffield Eagles and the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship.
He signed a 3 year contract with Hull Kingston Rovers starting in 2021

Background

Bentley was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Bentley came up through the Bradford Bulls academy and made his initial appearance for the Bradford Bulls in 2016 against the Castleford Tigers in a pre season game and went on to make sporadic appearances throughout 2016. Bentley cemented his place in the Bradford Bulls first team in 2017. Despite the clubs 12 point deduction, Bentley impressed scoring 18 tries. After the Bradford Bulls were relegated, Bentley signed for Super League side St. Helens.

St Helens

At the end of the 2017 season Bentley signed a 2 Year Deal with Super League side St. Helens. He joined the Sheffield Eagles on Rugby League Dual registration in 2018 as part of a deal between the two clubs. He played for Sheffield against the Dewsbury Rams.

Statistics

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2016 Bradford Bulls10000
2017 Bradford Bulls27180072
Total28180072