Archie Benson
Archie Benson (born 18 August 2001) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for PREM Rugby club Northampton Saints. Benson was part of Gloucester academy system as he signed for the Cherry and Whites immediately after leaving Dean Close School in Cheltenham, where he captained the 1st XV and represented England at Under-18 level. Benson left Gloucester to join Luctonians in National League 2 West where he made 26 league appearances in the 2022/23 season alone as Luctonians ended up second on the ladder. He helped his side to their highest-ever league finishes in back-to-back seasons. On 1 May 2024, it was announced that Benson has signed for Northampton Saints after a successful trial period for the 2024–25 season. He is also dual-registered with Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship in the same season.
| Born | Archie Benson 18 August 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Dean Close School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Harper Adams University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Archie Benson (born 18 August 2001) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for PREM Rugby club Northampton Saints.
Benson was part of Gloucester academy system as he signed for the Cherry and Whites immediately after leaving Dean Close School in Cheltenham, where he captained the 1st XV and represented England at Under-18 level.[1]
Benson left Gloucester to join Luctonians in National League 2 West where he made 26 league appearances in the 2022/23 season alone as Luctonians ended up second on the ladder. He helped his side to their highest-ever league finishes in back-to-back seasons.[2]
On 1 May 2024, it was announced that Benson has signed for Northampton Saints after a successful trial period for the 2024–25 season.[3] He is also dual-registered with Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship in the same season.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hosts England reveal U18 Six Nations Festival squad". Six Nations Rugby. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Grimes scores four tries as Luctonians sign off season". Hereford Times. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Northampton Saints sign three prospects for 2024-25 season". BBC Sport. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Squad named for first away test". Bedford Rugby. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.