Ben Youngs

Born: September 5, 1989

Weight: 14st 7lb (92kg)

Hometown: Norwich

Position: Scrum-half
Ben Youngs of Leicester Tigers is congratulated after he goes over to score the opening try during the Aviva Premiership match between Leicester Tigers and London Welsh at Welford Road on April 25, 2015
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Try celebrations for Max Ojomoh of Bath Rugby as he goes over for a try with Finn Russell on June 14, 2025
Bath Rugby 23-21 Leicester Tigers: Johann van Graan's treble winners survive monumental scare in Premiership final
Bath Rugby survive a monumental late scare to triumph 23-21 over Leicester Tigers in the Gallagher Premiership final and complete a terrific treble.
16:43
Will Muir of Bath on June 6, 2025
Preview: Bath Rugby vs. Leicester Tigers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final between Bath Rugby and Leicester Tigers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 12, 17:47
Barbarians celebrating a try during their victory over England on June 19, 2022.
Preview: Barbarians vs. Fiji - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Barbarians and Fiji, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 21, 00:03
Leicester Tigers' Ben Youngs scores against Northampton on September 13, 2020
Preview: Leicester Tigers vs. Northampton Saints - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Gallagher Premiership clash between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 20:54
England's Jonny May pictured in August 2023
England wing Jonny May retires from international rugby
Gloucester and England wing Jonny May announces his retirement from international rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious 10-year career.
Oct 31, 14:02
England's Theo Dan celebrates scoring their second try on October 27, 2023
England overcome Argentina to win Rugby World Cup bronze
England clinch third place at the Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history with a 26-23 beating of Argentina in Saturday's bronze final at the Stade de France.
Oct 27, 20:57
Argentina's Facundo Isa and Marcos Kremer celebrate after the match on October 18, 2023
Preview: Argentina vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between Argentina and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 25, 21:58
England's Ben Youngs during training in August 2023
England's most-capped player Ben Youngs to retire from international rugby
England's most-capped player, scrum-half Ben Youngs, announces that he will retire from international duty after his 127th appearance this Friday against Argentina.
Oct 25, 15:20
England's Tom Curry leaves the pitch as he is substituted off on October 21, 2023
Team News: Tom Curry, Marcus Smith start for England against Argentina
England head coach Steve Borthwick makes eight changes to his side for Friday's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against Argentina, but Tom Curry keeps his place.
Oct 25, 14:14
England's Courtney Lawes on October 15, 2023
England's Courtney Lawes to retire after Rugby World Cup
England forward Courtney Lawes confirms that he will retire from international rugby after his side's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against Argentina on Friday.
Oct 23, 15:53
England's Jonny May scores their second try on June 19, 2022
Jonny May called up to England's final World Cup squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick replaces Anthony Watson with Jonny May in his final 33-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
Aug 27, 17:53
Ireland's Johnny Sexton kicks a penalty to become the highest points scorer in Six Nations history on March 18, 2023
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 22:08
Owen Farrell pictured during England training in August 2023
Owen Farrell left out of England squad for Ireland clash
England captain Owen Farrell is left out of Steve Borthwick's squad for Saturday's clash with Ireland as World Rugby appeals his rescinded red card against Wales.
Aug 17, 15:48
Chris Robshaw in action for England in March 2016
Preview: England vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Test clash between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 10, 23:40
Ireland's Johnny Sexton during the match on March 12, 2023
Preview: Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Mar 16, 17:40
England's Max Malins celebrates scoring their second try on February 4, 2023
Preview: England vs. Italy - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Six Nations clash between England and Italy, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Feb 10, 15:54
England head coach Steve Borthwick during the press conference on January 16, 2023
Preview: England vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between England and Scotland, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 2, 19:36
England's Joe Marchant pictured in training on November 11, 2020
England make eight changes for Six Nations clash with Italy
England head coach Eddie Jones makes as many as eight changes for Sunday's Six Nations encounter against Italy.
Feb 11, 14:37
England celebrate Adam Radwan's try against Tonga on November 6, 2021.
England cruise to big victory over Tonga
England begin their autumn campaign by cruising to a 69-3 victory over Tonga at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 6, 17:43
Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
Fraser Dingwall called up to England squad as Manu Tuilagi withdraws
Manu Tuilagi picked up a minor hamstring strain in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership semi-final defeat by Exeter.
Jun 22, 12:29
Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
England name Manu Tuilagi in training squad for summer Tests
Sale centre Manu Tuilagi is in a 36-man training squad for the Twickenham Tests and the second-string international against Scotland 'A'.
Jun 20, 16:32
Montpellier celebrate beating Leicester Tigers in the European Rugby Challenge Cup on May 21, 2021
Montpellier edge past Leicester Tigers to win Challenge Cup
The Tigers were unable to join city neighbours Leicester City in winning silverware in the capital.
May 21, 21:27
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A look at five sportsmen who have put family first
It is not only Ben Youngs who has been faced with the dilemma.
May 2, 12:51
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs rules himself out of British and Irish Lions tour
The 31-year-old was reportedly one of more than 50 players to have been sent a 'save-the-date' letter from Lions coach Warren Gatland.
May 2, 08:30
Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates against England in the Six Nations on March 20, 2021
England's troubles continue as Ireland march to dominant win
Johnny Sexton orchestrated a dominant display by the hosts in Dublin.
Mar 20, 18:58
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs believes France triumph was "really good blueprint" for England
Eddie Jones' side edged a thrilling match at Twickenham.
Mar 15, 22:13
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs ready for battle with Antoine Dupont
Ben Youngs will duel with the France star for the second time on Saturday.
Mar 10, 14:04
France's Antoine Dupont scores a try against Ireland in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020
A look at how Ben Youngs and Antoine Dupont compare
The PA news agency analyses both half-backs ahead of their battle at Twickenham this weekend.
Mar 10, 09:51
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
England coach Eddie Jones refuses to blame referee for Wales defeat
Pascal Gauzere awarded two controversial tries to the home side who ran out 40-24 winners.
Feb 27, 22:10
England and Wales players after the Six Nations match on February 27, 2021
Wales boost Grand Slam hopes with crushing win over England
Wayne Pivac's side made it three wins from three in the Six Nations.
Feb 27, 19:28
Wasps' Dan Robson scores against Bristol Bears on September 13, 2020
Dan Robson hopes long wait for England start will pay off
Dan Robson has won nine caps for England - all off the bench.
Feb 19, 22:08
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash against Italy
Eddie Jones' side lost to Scotland in their opener.
Feb 12, 11:56
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe celebrates scoring their first try against England on February 6, 2021
Scotland beat England at Twickenham for first time since 1983
Scotland's 38-year wait for success at the home of the reigning Guinness Six Nations champions finally came to an end.
Feb 6, 18:57
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs warn Scotland to prepare for "wave of white shirts" at Twickenham
While England's attack has rarely ignited over the past year, their ferocious defence has been a pillar of strength.
Feb 5, 22:22
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones excited by Paolo Odogwu's "world-class" potential
Eddie Jones has named the 23-year-old in his Six Nations squad.
Jan 22, 22:13
Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick to miss Bath clash through self-isolation
Mike Ford will head up coaching operations at Welford Road.
Jan 2, 13:15
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs: 'Shaun Edwards presence makes France tough opposition'
England created the stage to avenge their only defeat of the year after dispatching Wales 24-13 at Parc y Scarlets.
Nov 29, 13:21
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Autumn Nations Cup clash with Ireland
Ireland will be determined to shed their "softies" tag.
Nov 20, 11:27
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs mentally resets cap count to zero as he eyes 2023 World Cup
"I wanted to have a clean slate, start again and envision that I'm starting from one again," said the scrum-half.
Nov 11, 22:16
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs eyes 150 caps after England century
The scrum-half, who scored two tries against Italy, became only the second Englishman to win 100 caps after Jason Leonard.
Oct 31, 21:32