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.
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Recent news mentions
Ben Youngs, Moody's former team-mate, engages Moody in a discussion about the risks of rugby.
Lewis Moody: 'I knew the risks in rugby and I'd do it again'
United Kingdom· 2026-03-02
Ben Youngs praised Julián Montoya, highlighting his character.
Argentina sometió hasta el último segundo a La Rosa pero perdió en Twickenham
Argentina· 2025-11-23
Former England halfback Ben Youngs stoked the fire ahead of the Wallabies’ visit to Twickenham.
England wary of Australia after past Twickenham defeats
Australia· 2025-10-30
Former England halfback Ben Youngs questioned whether the Lions should even tour Australia.
The Wallabies were ‘broken’ at full-time. They say they can get up for the third TestAustralia· 2025-07-27
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.
Wallabies legend Hooper out of Lions clashAustralia· 2025-06-02
Ben Youngs is noted as the last No 9 to play 80 minutes for England before Alex Mitchell.
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-17
Ben Youngs retired from Test rugby after the last World Cup and has launched a podcast with Dan Cole.
‘Rugby can be pretty complicated’: Cole and Youngs tackle plain speaking in hit podcast | England rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-15
