Ben Heaton

Ben Heaton (12 March 1990 – 22 June 2023) was an English professional rugby league player who played as a centre, second row or fullback for Oldham, Halifax, Batley Bulldogs and Hunslet.

Ben Heaton
Personal information
Born(1990-03-12)12 March 1990
Died22 June 2023(2023-06-22) (aged 33)
Playing information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight15 st 0 lb (95 kg)
PositionCentre, Wing, Second-row, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2009–11 Oldham 49 20 0 0 80
2012–18 Halifax 137 58 0 0 232
2014 Batley Bulldogs (loan) 7 1 0 0 4
2019–20 Hunslet 17 12 0 0 48
2021 Oldham 5 3 0 0 12
Total 215 94 0 0 376
Source: [1][2]

Club career

Heaton started his career with Oldham before joining Halifax in the Betfred Championship. While at Halifax, he spent time on loan with the Batley Bulldogs.[3][4]

In October 2018, Heaton signed a one-year deal with League 1 club Hunslet.[5]

In September 2020, Heaton returned to former club Oldham in the RFL Championship.[6] In 2022, he joined local amateur club, Higginshaw.[7]

Death

On 23 June 2023, Halifax Panthers announced that Heaton had died on 23 June, at the age of 33. His cause of death has not been released.[8]

References

  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Player Summary: Ben Heaton". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  3. "Match Report: Eagles Vs Batley". Sheffield Eagles. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  4. "Heaton recognised by 'Rugby League World'". Oldham R.L.F.C. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  5. "Hunslet pull off Ben Heaton coup". Love Rugby League. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. "Ben Heaton Comes Home on Two Year Deal". www.roughyeds.co.uk. 30 Sep 2020. Retrieved 26 Feb 2021.
  7. "Ben Heaton now at Higgy". Oldham Rugby League Football Club. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  8. "Ben Heaton: Halifax Panthers play tribute to former player who died last night, aged 33". Halifax Courier. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
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