Ben Fry (rugby union)

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Ben Fry
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Birth nameBenjamin Fry
Date of birth (1998-09-26) 26 September 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Radyr, Wales
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
School Radyr Comprehensive School
Notable relative(s) Harry Fry (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Openside Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2023 Dragons RFC 37 (10)
2023 Merthyr RFC ()
2024 Dallas Jackals 6 (12)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Wales U18
2018 Wales U20 2 (0)

Benjamin Fry (born 26 September 1998) is a Welsh former professional rugby union player. Fry played for the Dallas Jackals and Dragons RFC as a flanker.

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Professional career

Having come through Bargoed RFC, Fry made his debut for the Dragons in January 2018 versus Timișoara Saracens in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Fry scored a debut try in the 59–3 win. [1] [2]

Fry signed his first senior contract with the Dragons in July 2020. [3] Fry signed an extension on 11 May 2022, along with fellow flanker Lennon Greggains. [4] Fry was released by the Dragons at the end of the season. [5]

After being released, Fry turned down a contract offer from Jersey Reds, and instead joined Merthyr RFC. [6] [7]

Fry joined Major League Rugby team Dallas Jackals ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season. [8] He retired after the Jackals withdrew from the tournament ahead of the 2025 season. [9]

In May 2018, Fry was selected for Wales U20 for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in France, [10] having previously played for Wales Under 16 and Wales Under 18. Fry made two appearances during the tournament. [11]

Personal life

His younger brother Harry joined him at the Dragons in 2020, before departing for Hartpury University R.F.C. [3] [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Dragons versus RCM Timișoara Saracens". Dragons rugby. 23 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "Benjamin Fry | Dragons Player". Dragons RFC. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Dragons double Fry as England age-grade prop joins big brother at Rodney Parade". South Wales Argus. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Fry and Greggains commit to Dragons". BBC Sport. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  5. ↑ James, Ben (20 April 2023). "Nine players leave Dragons as Wales international released after a year". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Ex-Dragons flanker considering new career after turning down English offer". South Wales Argus. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Indigo Premiership ready for derby delight to kick-off season". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  8. ↑ Napier, Briar (19 January 2024). "MLR's Top International Signings Ahead Of The 2024 Season". FloRugby. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "Dallas Jackals dispersal draft results". Americas Rugby News. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "Wales name squad for U20 World Championships". 10 May 2018.
  11. ↑ "Ben FRY - Player statistics - international stats - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  12. ↑ Thomas, Simon (10 June 2022). "Yet another Welsh regional player heads for English rugby amid squad cuts". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
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