Ben Waghorn

Ben Waghorn

Date of birth	(2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 21) [1]
Place of birth	Sutton, London, England
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in) [2]
Weight	98 kg (216 lb)
School	John Fisher School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Current team Harlequins Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– Harlequins 11 (15) 2023–2024 → London Scottish (loan) 18 (25) Correct as of 24 March 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023–2024 England U20 10 (15) Correct as of 19 July 2024

Ben Waghorn (born 2 April 2004) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays at Centre for Premiership Rugby side Harlequins. ^[3]

Early life

From South London, Waghorn attended John Fisher School and played club rugby union for Chipstead. He played both rugby union and rugby league as a youngster. He played league for Elmridge Eagles and was in the academy at London Broncos before concentrating on rugby union with Harlequins from the U17 level, and joined their senior academy ahead of the 2022-23 season. ^{[4] [5]}

Club career

Waghorn made his debut for Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby Cup and also featured on loan for London Scottish in 2023. ^[4]

In January 2025, he made his Premiership Rugby debut for Harlequins replacing Luke Northmore as they beat Newcastle Falcons 38–14 at Kingston Park. ^[6] Later that month he made his first Champions Cup appearance coming off the bench in a defeat against Toulon. ^[7] In February 2025, he scored his first try for the club during a 32–10 victory over Ealing Trailfinders in the Premiership Cup. ^[8] In March 2025, he scored his first Premiership try for the club 23–12 during an away victory over Saracens. This was their first away win in the league against their rivals since 2012 and the first time they have done the double over them since the 2008–09 season. ^[9]

International career

Waghorn scored two tries for England U20 against Wales during the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. ^[10] The following year he scored a try in a draw against Ireland during the penultimate round of the 2024 Six Nations and then started in the last fixture which England won at Stade du Hameau to claim the title. ^{[11] [12]}

Waghorn was included in the England squad for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship and started in the final as England defeated France at Cape Town Stadium to become junior world champions. ^[13]

Honours

England U20

• World Rugby Under 20 Championship
  • Champion (1): 2024
• Six Nations Under 20s Championship
  • Champion (1): 2024

References

1. "Ben Waghorn". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
2. "Ben Waghorn". All.Rugby. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
3. "Ben Waghorn Profile". Harlequins. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
4. Jaycock, Ben (7 January 2024). "Young Guns: Harlequins centre/wing Ben Waghorn". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
5. "HARLEQUINS ANNOUNCE ACADEMY INTAKE FOR 22/23 SEASON". premiershiprugby. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
6. Coles, Ben (3 January 2025). "Harlequins grind way to bonus-point win at Newcastle – latest reaction" . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
7. "Match Report: Harlequins vs Toulon". Harlequins. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
8. "Quins overcome Ealing in Premiership Rugby Cup". BBC Sport. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
9. Brooks, Gideon (22 March 2025). "Benson inspires stunning Quins comeback against Saracens". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
10. "Under-20 Six Nations: Wales 21-37 England". BBC Sport. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
11. "Under-20 Six Nations: England 32-32 Ireland - last-gasp try denies hosts title". BBC Sport. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
12. "Under-20 Six Nations: England come from behind to beat France and clinch title". BBC Sport. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
13. Morgan, Charlie (20 July 2024). "England U20: Where the world champions will be playing next season" . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 29 September 2024.