Ben Russell (rugby union, born 1983)

Benjamin T. Russell (born 10 January 1983 in Halifax, West Yorkshire) is a rugby union player who plays at No. 8 or Flanker for London Welsh. He previously played for Saracens and Racing Metro. He has also played internationally for the England Sevens.

Ben Russell

Birth name	Benjamin T. Russell
Date of birth	(1983-01-10) 10 January 1983
Place of birth	Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	17 st 2 lb (240 lb; 109 kg)
School	Forest School (Winnersh) Wellington College, Berkshire
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number Eight Current team London Welsh Youth career 1997–2002 Saracens Academy Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2002–2007 2007–2011 2011- Saracens Racing Metro London Welsh () National sevens team(s) Years Team Comps   England Sevens
Medal record Men's rugby sevens Representing  England Commonwealth Games 2006 Melbourne Team competition