Archie Benson

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Archie Benson
Birth nameArchie Benson
Date of birth (2001-08-18) 18 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Cheltenham, England
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
School Dean Close School
University Harper Adams University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019–2022
2022–2024
2024–
2023–2024		 Gloucester
Luctonians
Northampton Saints
→ Bedford Blues 		0
52
1		 (0)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 6 December 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2019 England U18s 4 (0)
Correct as of 6 December 2024

Archie Benson (born 18 August 2001) is an English rugby union player who plays for Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership.

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Hosts England reveal U18 Six Nations Festival squad". Six Nations Rugby. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "Grimes scores four tries as Luctonians sign off season". Hereford Times. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "Northampton Saints sign three prospects for 2024-25 season". BBC Sport. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Squad named for first away test". Bedford Rugby. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
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