Ben Crooks (born 15 June 1993) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or winger for the Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Championship.

He enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2013, creating a deadly try-scoring combination with winger Tom Lineham.

Crooks signed a two-year deal with National Rugby League side Parramatta, in September 2014.

As a result, Crooks mainly played for the reserve-grade New South Wales Cup team the Wentworthville Magpies.

Although he didn't manage to play in the NRL he shared his belief saying that, "I believe I have achieved my goals in my career development and I will return to the Super League a better player for the experience.

It was revealed on 24 October 2018, that Crooks had agreed to sign a new two-year contract, to make his loan move from Leigh to Hull Kingston Rovers on a permanent basis starting in 2019.

[11] Crooks made a total of 17 appearances for Hull KR in the 2021 Super League season as the club reached the semi-final against the Catalans Dragons but were defeated 28–10.

[12][13][14] On 29 August 2022, it was announced that Crooks would be one of eleven players who were to depart Hull Kingston Rovers at the end of the 2022 season.