Ben Waghorn

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

Ben Waghorn

Date of birth	(2004-04-02) 2 April 2004 (age 21)[1]
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)

Early life

From South London, he 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

He 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 Rugby Premiership 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

He played for the England national under-20 rugby union team which won the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship.^[10]

Honours

England U20

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