Keith Bentley


Keith Bentley is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Widnes, Barrow, Salford, and Leigh, as a or, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4.

Playing career

International honours

Keith Bentley won a cap for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1980 against New Zealand.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Keith Bentley played in Widnes' 18-9 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1981 Challenge Cup Final during the 1980–81 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1981.

County Cup Final appearances

Keith Bentley played, i.e. number 5, and scored a try in Widnes' 3-8 defeat by Leigh in the 1981 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1981–82 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 26 September 1981, and played right-, i.e. number 3, and scored a try in Salford's 17-22 defeat by Wigan in the 1988 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1988–89 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Sunday 23 October 1988.