Ben Russell (rugby union, born 1983)

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Ben Russell
Birth nameBenjamin T. Russell
Date of birth (1983-01-10) 10 January 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight17 st 2 lb (240 lb; 109 kg)
School Forest School (Winnersh)
Wellington College, Berkshire
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number Eight
Current team London Welsh
Youth career
1997–2002 Saracens Academy
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2002–2007
2007–2011

2011-
Saracens
Racing Metro

London Welsh
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National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
  England Sevens
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Melbourne Team competition

Benjamin T. Russell (born 10 January 1983 in Halifax, West Yorkshire) is a rugby union player who plays at No. 8 or Flanker for London Welsh. He previously played for Saracens and Racing Metro. He has also played internationally for the England Sevens.

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