Ben Kennedy (rugby league)

Ben "BK" Kennedy (born 14 March 1974) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative forward, he played his club football for the Canberra Raiders, Newcastle Knights (with whom he won the 2001 NRL Premiership) and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Kennedy played First XV rugby union at St. Joseph's College, Hunters Hill when he transferred to grade 12 from Casino High School, and was selected in the Australian Schoolboys side.

Kennedy started his post-school career playing rugby union for three years with the Manly Marlins in the Shute Shield.

Along with former club teammate and friend Andrew Johns, Kennedy finished his international career in the 2006 Anzac Test.