Personal Overview

Hello, my name is Ben.

I am seeking an opportunity to play rugby overseas during a gap year between the end of sixth form college (May 2025) and university (September 2025).

My course at sixth form college is a Sport and Physical Activity qualification and it ends May 2025.  It is the equivalent of 3 A-Levels

I would be available to travel and start playing from June 2025.

My main playing position is Scrum Half.  I have played rugby since the age of 9 at Trojans Rugby Club in Southampton.  I would describe my playing style as a running and attacking scrum half.  I love the challenge of beating opponents in 1:1 situations, offloading the ball out of tackles and looking for attacking opportunities around the pitch.  Having said that I have always worked on the key skills such as scrum half passing, box and clearance kicking.  I am proud of the hardwork I have put into these skills over the last 18 months, this has included 1:1 sessions with a coach who has been a lead academy coach at London Irish and Harlequins.

Over the last 4 years I have captained my team at Trojans, I have developed good leadership skills on and off the pitch.

Playing Career

U9-U18 (current) Trojans RFC, Southampton.  Captained U16 team who won Hampshire League and Hampshire Cup.  At the time of writing (November 2024) our U18 team are unbeaten and have the aim of more league and cup success.

U14, U15 and U16 London Irish DPP squad member.  This included playing a represntative game for London Irish against Bath.

U17 Hampshire Squad 2023/24.  U17 team were unbeaten, I played 2 out of 3 games.  

U18 Hampshire Squad 2024/25.  At the time of writing there have been no games yet but I am hopeful of being involved in at least 2 of the 3 games scheduled.

Hampshire RFU have signed off the required risk assessment for me to play adult rugby at the age of 17.  I have taken advantage of this and played when my U18 committments have allowed.

I have always been committed and dedicated to rugby, whether that be improving my skills on the training field or physically in the gym.

If I am fortunate enough to travel to play for your club I will show the same committment and dedication.

Previous Clubs

• 2024 - Trojans RFC, Southampton, UK

Coaching References

November 2024 - Have requested references, will update when available.

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