Jamie Benson
English rugby player (born 2002)
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Jamie Benson (born 23 September 2002) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a fly-half for Prem club Harlequins.[2]
| Born | 23 September 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hampton School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Cambridge University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
He attended Hampton School in London.[3] He then attended Downing College at Cambridge University where he studied natural sciences, and featured for Cambridge University R.U.F.C. three times in The Varsity Match between 2022 and 2024.[4][5][6]
Club career
Harlequins
He played for Harlequins seven times at just 20 years-old in the Premiership Rugby Cup, before joining Cambridge Rugby Club on loan during the 2023-24 season and London Scottish the following season.[7][8][6]
He made his Premiership Rugby debut in November 2024.[9] In March 2025, he appeared off-the-bench away against Saracens, scoring 13 points with his boot to help during a 23–12 away victory, the first time the club had beaten Saracens since 2009.[10]
In December 2025, he scored his first try in the Champions Cup during a 68–14 victory against Bayonne.[11] In May 2026, he scored a hat-trick of tries from full-back during a 76–17 victory against Newcastle Red Bulls.[12]
Ulster
In April 2026, he signed for United Rugby Championship side Ulster ahead of the following season.[13]
International career
Benson qualifies for both England, through birth, and Ireland.[14]
In February 2022, he featured for England at under-20 level, making his debut against Scotland U20, and making his start the following weekend against Italy U20.[15][16] Benson was selected for the England A squad in November 2025.[17]