Ben Youngs
Ben Youngs is a former professional rugby player who represented England for over a decade, amassing a record number of caps as a scrum-half. Known for his quick thinking and tactical acumen on the field, Youngs has been a crucial part of the England rugby setup since his debut in 2010. After retiring from international rugby following the 2023 Rugby World Cup, he has transitioned to a career in media, co-hosting the podcast 'For the Love of Rugby' with his long-time teammate Dan Cole, where they provide insights and analysis on the game.
Born on Sep 05, 1988 (37 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 62,338 | $2,700,000 | 2,479$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 62,338 | $2,700,000 | 2,479$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Ben Youngs, Moody's former team-mate, engages Moody in a discussion about the risks of rugby.
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Argentina:
Ben Youngs praised Julián Montoya, highlighting his character.
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Australia:
Former England halfback Ben Youngs stoked the fire ahead of the Wallabies’ visit to Twickenham.
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Australia:
Former England halfback Ben Youngs questioned whether the Lions should even tour Australia.
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Australia:
Genia was asked by former England and Lions halfback Ben Youngs on the For the Love of Rugby podcast whether he would be keen to play for either the AUNZ or First Nations and Pasifika selections in the Lions series.
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United Kingdom:
Ben Youngs is noted as the last No 9 to play 80 minutes for England before Alex Mitchell.
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United Kingdom:
Ben Youngs retired from Test rugby after the last World Cup and has launched a podcast with Dan Cole.
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