Ben Fry (rugby union)
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| Birth name | Benjamin Fry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 26 September 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Radyr, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Radyr Comprehensive School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Harry Fry (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Benjamin Fry (born 26 September 1998) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Dallas Jackals as a flanker, having previously played for Dragons.
Professional career
[edit]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] Fry signed an extension on 11 May 2022, along with fellow flanker Lennon Greggains.[4] Fry was released by the Dragons at the end of the season.[5]
After being released, Fry turned down a contract offer from Jersey Reds, and instead joined Merthyr RFC.[6][7]
Fry joined Major League Rugby team Dallas Jackals ahead of the 2024 Major League Rugby season.[8]
In May 2018, Fry was selected for Wales U20 for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship in France,[9] having previously played for Wales Under 16 and Wales Under 18. Fry made two appearances during the tournament.[10]
Personal life
[edit]His younger brother Harry joined him at the Dragons in 2020, before departing for Hartpury University R.F.C.[3][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dragons versus RCM Timișoara Saracens". Dragons rugby. 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Benjamin Fry | Dragons Player". Dragons RFC. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Dragons double Fry as England age-grade prop joins big brother at Rodney Parade". South Wales Argus. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Fry and Greggains commit to Dragons". BBC Sport. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ James, Ben (20 April 2023). "Nine players leave Dragons as Wales international released after a year". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Dragons flanker considering new career after turning down English offer". South Wales Argus. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Indigo Premiership ready for derby delight to kick-off season". Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Napier, Briar (19 January 2024). "MLR's Top International Signings Ahead Of The 2024 Season". FloRugby. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Wales name squad for U20 World Championships". 10 May 2018.
- ^ "Ben FRY - Player statistics - international stats - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Simon (10 June 2022). "Yet another Welsh regional player heads for English rugby amid squad cuts". Wales Online. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Dragons profile
- Ben Fry at ItsRugby.co.uk