Ben Condon

Ben Condon (born 13 July 2000) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League .

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.

Background

Born in Roma, Queensland, Condon played his junior rugby league for the Wallumbilla-Surat Red Bulls.

He attended Rockhampton Grammar School before being signed by the North Queensland Cowboys in 2017.

Playing career

In 2016, Condon played for the Central Queensland Capras Cyril Connell Cup team before moving up to their Mal Meninga Cup team in 2017. In 2018, Condon moved to Townsville, Queensland and joined the Townsville Blackhawks. After starting the year with the Mal Meninga Cup side, he later progressed to their Hastings Deering Colts team, scoring a try in their Grand Final loss to the Norths Devils.

In 2019, he spent the season with the Blackhawks' under-20 side and represented the Queensland under-20 team. On 24 September 2019, Condon signed a development contract with the North Queensland Cowboys, joining their NRL squad.

In 2020, Condon started the season playing for the Northern Pride in the Queensland Cup. However the Queensland Cup competition was cancelled after just one round due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Condon made his made his NRL debut for North Queensland in Round 19 of the 2020 NRL season, against Penrith.

Condon made 11 appearances for North Queensland in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.

On 19 October 2022, Condon signed a three-year deal to join Manly-Warringah starting in 2023. Condon was limited to just four games with Manly in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 12th on the table and missed the finals.

On 11 October 2024 it was announced that Condon had signed a 2-year deal for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 23 2023