Name |
Ben Henry |
Height |
6 ft 1 in |
Naionality |
New Zealand |
Date of Birth |
14-December-1991 |
Place of Birth |
New Zealand |
Famous for |
Rugby Union Player |
Ben Henry is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays professionally for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League competition. Educated at Kelston Boys' High School, Henry played for the Bay Roskill Vikings before debuting for the Junior Warriors in the Toyota Cup at just 17 years old.
He was named the 2009 New Zealand Warriors' Young NYC Player of the Year. He was appointed the Junior Warriors' captain in 2010, but missed the Grand Final victory due to injury. He again captained the side in 2011, leading the Junior Warriors to a second straight premiership. He finished his Junior Warriors career having played in a record 64 games. He was named to play in the Warriors first game of the 2012 season, against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, and made his debut by starting at centre. He was named the New Zealand Rugby League's 2012 Rookie of the Year.