Jamie Benson

Jamie Benson (born 23 September 2002) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a fly-half for Prem club Harlequins.

Early life He attended Hampton School in London. He then attended Downing College at Cambridge University where he studied natural sciences, and featured for Cambridge University R.U.F.C. three times in The Varsity Match between 2022 and 2024.

Club career Harlequins He played for Harlequins seven times at just 20 years-old in the Premiership Rugby Cup, before joining Cambridge Rugby Club on loan during the 2023-24 season and London Scottish the following season. In March 2025, he appeared off-the-bench away against Saracens, scoring 13 points with his boot to help during a 23–12 away victory, the first time the club had beaten Saracens since 2009.

In December 2025, he scored his first try in the Champions Cup during a 68–14 victory against Bayonne. In May 2026, he scored a hat-trick of tries from full-back during a 76–17 victory against Newcastle Red Bulls.

Ulster In April 2026, he signed for United Rugby Championship side Ulster ahead of the following season.

International career Benson qualifies for both England, through birth, and Ireland.

In February 2022, he featured for England at under-20 level, making his debut against Scotland U20, and making his start the following weekend against Italy U20. Benson was selected for the England A squad in November 2025.