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Ben Redshaw
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Ben Redshaw (born 10 January 2005) is an English professional rugby union player who plays mainly at full-back for Premiership club Gloucester Rugby.[1][2]
Club career
[edit]Born in Leeds, Redshaw began his career at local side West Park Leeds RUFC before joining the Newcastle Falcons Academy at the age of fourteen.[3] He joined the senior Academy in 2023 after completing his studies at Sedbergh School,[4] where he also played rugby, signing a two-year contract.[5][6]
Redshaw made his debut for Newcastle coming off the bench against Bedford Blues on the 15 September 2023, before making his first start a week later in a win over Sale Sharks in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[7] His first league start came in the opening round of the 2023–24 Premiership Rugby season in a loss against Bath.[8] He has also represented Tynedale RFC, debuting off the bench against Otley RUFC.[9]
On 22 April 2025 it was confirmed that Redshaw would leave Newcastle to join Premiership rivals Gloucester ahead of the 2025–26 season.[10]
International career
[edit]Redshaw played for England under-18s through two Six Nations campaigns and a tour to South Africa, captaining the side on numerous occasions.[11][12][13][14] In April 2023 he was called up to play for the England under-19s side featuring in a narrow loss against Italy.[15][16] Later that year during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Redshaw travelled to France to spend a week training with the England senior squad.[3]
Redshaw made his debut for England under-20 playing in a warm up match against Bath Academy ahead of the 2024 Six Nations.[17] He started all five of their games during the tournament and scored a try in the last round as England defeated France to win the title.[18]
Redshaw was included in the squad for the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship and scored a try in their opening pool fixture against Argentina.[19] An injury sustained in the semi-final victory over Ireland ruled him out of the final which England won to become Junior World Champions.[20][21]
After missing the 2025 Six Nations Under 20s Championship due to injury, in June 2025 Redshaw was named in the England squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.[22] He scored a try in their opening game against Scotland as England ultimately finished sixth.[23] Later that year in November 2025, Redshaw scored the winning try for England A in a victory over Spain.[24]
Honours
[edit]England U20
[edit]- World Rugby U20 Championship
Champion (1): 2024
- 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship
- Champion (1): 2024
Individual
[edit]- Newcastle Falcons Academy player of the season: 2023–24
- RPA's Male 15 Under 23 MVP: December 2024
- Newcastle Falcons Try of the Season: 2023–24
References
[edit]- ^ Evely, John (19 June 2025). "Gloucester Rugby confirm squad for 2025/26 season with 13 new signings". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Ben REDSHAW - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Ben Redshaw trains with England World Cup squad - Newcastle Falcons". Newcastle Falcons. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "BEN REDSHAW WINS 'RISING STAR' AWARD - OS Club". Sedbergh School. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Cameron, Ian (20 March 2023). "Newcastle sign Sedbergh School star Ben Redshaw". RugbyPass. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Team, The Rugby Paper (26 March 2023). "Redshaw to Falcons". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Ben REDSHAW profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (13 October 2023). "Ben Redshaw to make first league start in Falcons' season opener at Bath". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Gupwell, Will (28 June 2024). "Ben Redshaw Exclusive: "Coming out of school this year has been pretty special - I've been dreaming about this since I was five". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Pilnick, Brent (22 April 2025). "Gloucester agree deal to sign Newcastle's Redshaw". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ^ "Ben Redshaw - Newcastle Falcons". Newcastle Falcons. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Hart, Ben (18 April 2023). "Redshaw lauds England's band of brothers after Ireland win". Western Telegraph. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Five from Falcons in England U18s squad - Newcastle Falcons". Newcastle Falcons. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Academy trio to tour South Africa with England U18 | Bath Rugby". www.bathrugby.com. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "TEAM NEWS | England U19 v Italy U19". bedfordrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "LIVE | England U19 Men v Italy U19 Men". YouTube. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Carpenter, Will (5 January 2024). "Halliwell set for England U20 warm-up fixture". Bristol Bears Rugby. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Under-20 Six Nations: England come from behind to beat France and clinch title". BBC Sport. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Jaycock, Ben (30 June 2024). "Bracken keeps England on course". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Elliott, Charlie (18 June 2025). "Newcastle star Ben Redshaw is out to 'create a new story' with England U20s this summer". Ruck. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Morgan, Charlie (19 July 2024). "Bruising England physically dominate France to be crowned Under-20 world champions". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Raisey, Josh (19 June 2025). "England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Bean, Graham (29 June 2025). "Scotland 19-56 England". The Scotsman. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ Telfer, Alastair (15 November 2025). "Caluori scores as England A edge past Spain". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 January 2026.