Ben Coen (born 11 January 2005) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a fly-half for the Exeter Chiefs.
Early life
From Teignmouth in Devon, he played junior rugby for Teignmouth Rugby Club.[3][4] He joined Exeter Chiefs as a teenager. He attended the University of Exeter for whom he played BUCS Rugby.[5]
Club career
He signed a professional contract with Exeter Chiefs in the summer of 2024.[6] He made his first senior start on 1 March 2025 against Sale Sharks in the Premiership Rugby Cup quarterfinals, a 50-14 win for his club, in which his performance was praised.[7][8]
International career
He made his debut for England U19 in April 2024.[9] He played for England U20 as they won the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.[10] He continued to play for England U20, featuring in the 2025 U20 Six Nations Championship.[11]
Honours
- England U20
- World Rugby Under 20 Championship
Champion (1): 2024
References
- ^ "Ben Coen". Its Rugby. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Ben Coen". All Rugby. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "World Cup winner Ben returns to home ground". Dawlish Today. 7 Aug 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Teignmouth talent representing England Rugby in South Africa". Mid Devon Advertiser. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Evely, John (12 August 2024). "Exeter Chiefs set to win key battle to secure the services of rising England U20s star". Devon Live. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Evely, John (19 September 2024). "Rob Baxter explains what convinced him to hand England U20s star a contract at Exeter Chiefs". Devon Live. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Stephens, Mark (28 February 2025). "Coen makes first start for Chiefs in Cup encounter against Sale". Tavistock Times. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Fly-half Coen impresses on Exeter debut". BBC Sport. 3 March 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "England rugby debut for Teignmouth lad". Teignmouth Today. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Young Guns – Ben Coen". The Rugby Paper. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Rooke, Jamie (28 Jan 2025). "Fly-half Coen to start Six Nations opener against Ireland". middevonadvertiser. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
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