Ben Spencer

Ben Spencer

RugbyB|England
EnglandJuly 31, 1992

Biography

Benjamin Thomas Spencer (born 31 July 1992) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Premiership Rugby club Bath and the England national team. Club career Spencer began his youth rugby at Manchester and went on to represent Cambridge during the 2010–11 National League 1 season. In August 2011, after impressing during a pre-season trial, Spencer signed for Saracens. In March 2015, Spencer kicked a last-minute penalty as Saracens defeated Exeter Chiefs 23-20 in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. In May 2016, Spencer was a second-half substitute for Richard Wigglesworth as Sarries defeated Racing 92 to win the European Rugby Champions Cup for the first time. The following season, Spencer was again a used replacement as Saracens defeated ASM Clermont Auvergne to retain their European title. He was Saracens' top try scorer in the 2017/18 season. He scored a penalty as Saracens beat Exeter 27-10 in the Premiership final in 2018, and then the following year scored a try as Saracens retained the Premiership title. Spencer won his third European Rugby Champions Cup, this time starting the final, as Saracens defeated Leinster. He joined Bath in a three-year deal ahead of recommencement of the 2019–20 season. In May 2024, following an impressive season he was named in the Premiership Rugby Team of the Season for the 2023–24 campaign. In December 2024, he captained Bath to a 68–10 win at home against his former club. This was the worst defeat Saracens had ever suffered in the Premiership.

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Ben Spencer — Rugby Scrum-half for Bath Rugby
Ben Spencer — Rugby Scrum-half for Bath Rugby

Career Timeline

1992personal

Benjamin Thomas Spencer (born 31 July 1992) is an English professional rugby ...

Benjamin Thomas Spencer (born 31 July 1992) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Premiership Rugby club Bath and the England national team.

2010career

Club career Spencer began his youth rugby at Manchester and went on to repre...

Club career Spencer began his youth rugby at Manchester and went on to represent Cambridge during the 2010–11 National League 1 season.

2011career

In August 2011, after impressing during a pre-season trial, Spencer signed fo...

In August 2011, after impressing during a pre-season trial, Spencer signed for Saracens.

2015career

In March 2015, Spencer kicked a last-minute penalty as Saracens defeated Exet...

In March 2015, Spencer kicked a last-minute penalty as Saracens defeated Exeter Chiefs 23-20 in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

2016achievement

In May 2016, Spencer was a second-half substitute for Richard Wigglesworth as...

In May 2016, Spencer was a second-half substitute for Richard Wigglesworth as Sarries defeated Racing 92 to win the European Rugby Champions Cup for the first time.

2017career

He was Saracens' top try scorer in the 2017/18 season.

2018career

He scored a penalty as Saracens beat Exeter 27-10 in the Premiership final in...

He scored a penalty as Saracens beat Exeter 27-10 in the Premiership final in 2018, and then the following year scored a try as Saracens retained the Premiership title.

2019career

He joined Bath in a three-year deal ahead of recommencement of the 2019–20 se...

He joined Bath in a three-year deal ahead of recommencement of the 2019–20 season.

2024career

In May 2024, following an impressive season he was named in the Premiership R...

In May 2024, following an impressive season he was named in the Premiership Rugby Team of the Season for the 2023–24 campaign.

2024career

In December 2024, he captained Bath to a 68–10 win at home against his former...

In December 2024, he captained Bath to a 68–10 win at home against his former club.

Achievements

2016

In May 2016, Spencer was a second-half substitute for Richard Wigglesworth as...

In May 2016, Spencer was a second-half substitute for Richard Wigglesworth as Sarries defeated Racing 92 to win the European Rugby Champions Cup for the first time.

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