Ben Coen
| Born | 11 January 2005[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Born in Bristol, his father played rugby union for Worcester Warriors. He was educated at Blundells School.[3] he grew-up in Teignmouth in Devon, and played junior rugby for Teignmouth Rugby Club.[4][5] He joined Exeter Chiefs as a teenager. He attended the University of Exeter for whom he played BUCS Rugby.[6]
Club career
Coen signed a professional contract with Exeter Chiefs in the summer of 2024.[7] 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.[8][9] He made his Rugby Premiership debut later that season against Bristol Bears.[3]
International career
He made his debut for England U19 in April 2024.[10] He played for England U20 as they won the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.[11] He continued to play for England U20, featuring in the 2025 U20 Six Nations Championship.[12] In June 2025, he was named in the England U20 squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.[13]
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.
- ^ a b Sansom, Tom (25 September 2025). "PREM Rugby: 5 Young England hopefuls to Watch for 2025/26 season". Ruck. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Raisey, Josh (19 June 2025). "England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2025.