Ben Fry | |
Birth Name: | Benjamin Fry |
Birth Date: | 1998 9, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Radyr, Wales |
Height: | 186cm (73inches) |
Weight: | 105kg (231lb) |
School: | Radyr Comprehensive School |
Relatives: | Harry Fry (brother) |
Currentclub: | Dallas Jackals |
Position: | Openside Flanker |
Years1: | 2018–2023 |
Clubs1: | Dragons RFC |
Apps1: | 37 |
Points1: | 10 |
Years2: | 2023 |
Clubs2: | Merthyr RFC |
Years3: | 2024– |
Clubs3: | Dallas Jackals |
Repteam1: | Wales U18 |
Repyears2: | 2018 |
Repteam2: | Wales U20 |
Repcaps2: | 2 |
Reppoints2: | 0 |
Clubupdate: | 28 January 2024 |
Repupdate: | 28 January 2024 |
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.
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]
His younger brother Harry joined him at the Dragons in 2020, before departing for Hartpury University R.F.C.[11]