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Instructions · What links here · Ben Shea (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 3 months ago by Tigers81000 (talk: D · +) · Last edited 3 months ago by Itcouldbepossible

Benjamin "Ben" Shea is an Australian rugby league coach and former professional player. He is currently co-coach of the Albi Tigers alongside Tony Gigot in the French Elite One Championship.

Playing career

Shea played over 180 matches in the Queensland Cup, representing the Wynnum Manly Seagulls, Ipswich Jets, and Redcliffe Dolphins.^[1]

He spent the majority of his career with Wynnum Manly, making more than 130 appearances for the club.^[2]

Shea was a member of the Wynnum Manly teams that won back-to-back Queensland Cup premierships in 2011 and 2012 under coach Paul Green.^[3]^[4]

He was also named in the club's squad for the 2021 Intrust Super Cup Grand Final.

Following his time at Wynnum Manly, Shea joined the Ipswich Jets before later playing for the Redcliffe Dolphins.^[5]

During his career in Queensland, Shea was selected for the Queensland Residents representative side.^[6]

Shea later continued his career in France, playing in the Elite One Championship, where he featured in finals series matches. He was named in the Albi Tigers squad (No. 8) for the Super XIII Grand Final and was part of the team that won the 2024–25 championship.^[7]

Coaching career

Following his playing career, Shea transitioned into coaching with the Junee Diesels in the Group 9 competition.^[8]

He later returned to France and joined the coaching staff of the Albi Tigers, where he currently serves as co-coach alongside Tony Gigot.^[9] ^[10]

Honours

As a player

Queensland Cup Premierships: 2 (2011, 2012) with the Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Super XIII Championship: 1 (2024–25) with the Albi Tigers
Queensland Residents representative
Over 180 Queensland Cup appearances

References

^ "Marathon men: How Dean inspired Shea's latest challenge". Queensland Rugby League. 16 September 2020.
^ "Gulls fans vote Natusch and Shea". Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
^ "QRL Intrust Super Cup Grand Final Teams (2011)". League Unlimited.
^ "QRL Intrust Super Cup Grand Final Teams (2012)". League Unlimited.
^ "Shea's bayside challenge in new colours". Queensland Rugby League. 4 March 2020.
^ "Fantastic four on board to help power Ipswich Jets". Ipswich First.
^ "Finale Super XIII 2024-2025". Treize Mondial.
^ "Diesels making moves as coaches and key signings confirmed". Junee Independent. November 2024.
^ "Tony Gigot et Ben Shea aux manettes d'Albi". Treize Mondial.
^ "Nouveau staff, même ADN à Albi Rugby League". La Dépêche du Midi. 29 June 2025.

Category:Australian rugby league players Category:Australian rugby league coaches Category:Wynnum Manly Seagulls players Category:Ipswich Jets players Category:Redcliffe Dolphins players Category:Living people

[1] "Marathon men: How Dean inspired Shea's latest challenge". Queensland Rugby League. 16 September 2020.

[2] "Gulls fans vote Natusch and Shea". Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

[3] "QRL Intrust Super Cup Grand Final Teams (2011)". League Unlimited.

[4] "QRL Intrust Super Cup Grand Final Teams (2012)". League Unlimited.

[5] "Shea's bayside challenge in new colours". Queensland Rugby League. 4 March 2020.

[6] "Fantastic four on board to help power Ipswich Jets". Ipswich First.

[7] "Finale Super XIII 2024-2025". Treize Mondial.

[8] "Diesels making moves as coaches and key signings confirmed". Junee Independent. November 2024.

[9] "Tony Gigot et Ben Shea aux manettes d'Albi". Treize Mondial.

[10] "Nouveau staff, même ADN à Albi Rugby League". La Dépêche du Midi. 29 June 2025.

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