Career
Frank Benning was a forward that played with the University for five seasons between 1926-1930. After excelling at Rugby League he became interested in administration, and he became the club secretary of the University club in 1930, a position that he retained until the club folded in 1937. He was awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1969 for services to the community.
Frank Benning died on 8 February 1990, aged 82.