Ben Fry (rugby union)
Welsh rugby union player
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Benjamin Fry (born 26 September 1998) is a Welsh professional rugby union player. Fry played as a flanker for Dragons RFC and Merthyr RFC in Wales, as well as the Dallas Jackals in Major League Rugby in the United States. He retired in 2024, but made a return to rugby in 2025, signing with Cardiff RFC.
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| Born | Benjamin Fry 26 September 1998 Radyr, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Radyr Comprehensive School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Harry Fry (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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] He made his debut in the United Rugby Championship against Ospreys in August 2020.[4] Fry signed a contract extension with the club on 11 May 2022, along with fellow flanker Lennon Greggains.[5] Fry was released by the Dragons at the end of the season.[6]
After being released, Fry turned down a contract offer from Jersey Reds, and instead joined Merthyr RFC.[7][8]
Fry joined Major League Rugby team Dallas Jackals ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.[9] He retired after the Jackals withdrew from the tournament ahead of the 2025 season.[10] Fry returned to rugby ahead of the 2025–26 Super Rygbi Cymru season, joining Cardiff RFC.[11]
In May 2018, Fry was selected for Wales U20 for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in France,[12] having previously played for Wales Under 16 and Wales Under 18. Fry made two appearances during the tournament.[13]
Personal life
He is from Radyr, Cardiff, in Wales.[14] His younger brother Harry joined him at the Dragons in 2020, before departing for Hartpury University R.F.C.[3][15] After retiring from rugby union he moved back to Cardiff from Fort Worth, and as of 2025 was working as an estate agent in Bristol, England. He has two children.[16]