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Ben Redshaw

Ben Redshaw (born 10 January 2005) is an English rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership.[1]

Ben Redshaw
Full nameBen Redshaw
Date of birth (2005-01-10) 10 January 2005 (age 19)
Place of birthLeeds, England
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb)
SchoolSedbergh School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Fullback
Current team Newcastle Falcons
Youth career
20??-2019 West Park Leeds RUFC
2019-2023 Newcastle Falcons
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023- Newcastle Falcons 7 (5)
2023 → Tynedale RFC 2 (0)
Correct as of 24 February 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021-2023 England under-18 8 (??)
2023 England under-19 1 (0)
2024- England under-20 4 (0)
Correct as of 24 February 2024

Club career edit

Born in Leeds, he began his career at local side West Park Leeds RUFC before joining the Newcastle Falcons Academy at 14.[2] He joined the senior Academy in 2023 after completing his studies at Sedbergh School,[3] where he also played rugby, signing a two-year contract.[4][5] He made his debut for Newcastle coming off the bench against Bedford Blues on the 15 September 2023, before making his first start a week later in a win over Sale Sharks in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[6] His first league start coming in the first round of the 2023/24 Premiership in a loss against Bath.[7]

He has also represented Tyndale RFC, debuting off the bench against Otley RUFC.[8]

International career edit

Redshaw played for England under-18s through two Six Nations campaigns and a tour to South Africa, captaining the side on numerous occasions.[9][10][11][12] Before being called up to play for England under-19s featuring in a narrow loss against Italy.[13][14] During the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Redshaw went to France to spend a week training with the England senior squad.[2]

He made his debut for England under-20s playing in a warm up match against Bath Academy ahead of the 2024 Six Nations.[15]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ben REDSHAW - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  2. ^ a b "Ben Redshaw trains with England World Cup squad - Newcastle Falcons". NC Falcons. 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  3. ^ "BEN REDSHAW WINS 'RISING STAR' AWARD - OS Club". Sedbergh School. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  4. ^ "Newcastle sign Sedbergh School star Ben Redshaw". www.rugbypass.com. 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  5. ^ Team, The Rugby Paper (2023-03-26). "Redshaw to Falcons". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  6. ^ "Ben REDSHAW profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  7. ^ "Ben Redshaw to make first league start in Falcons' season opener at Bath". The Northern Echo. 2023-10-13. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  8. ^ "Ben Redshaw - Tynedale RFC Tynedale 1st XV". www.tynedalerfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  9. ^ "Ben Redshaw - Newcastle Falcons". NC Falcons. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  10. ^ "Redshaw lauds England's band of brothers after Ireland victory". Western Telegraph. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  11. ^ "Five from Falcons in England U18s squad - Newcastle Falcons". NC Falcons. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  12. ^ "Academy trio to tour South Africa with England U18 | Bath Rugby". www.bathrugby.com. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  13. ^ "TEAM NEWS | England U19 v Italy U19 : Bedford Blues RFC". bedfordrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  14. ^ LIVE | England U19 Men v Italy U19 Men, retrieved 2024-01-07
  15. ^ Carpenter, Will (2024-01-05). "Halliwell set for England U20 warm-up fixture". Bristol Bears Rugby. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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