DoB:
16/01/2004
Height:
177 cm
Weight:
75 kg
Ben joined the Falcons’ senior academy in the summer of 2022, by which time he had already made his first-team debut for the club.
The son of former Newcastle Gosforth scrum-half Steve Douglas, Ben made his first-team bow at Northampton in March 2022, having already been capped by England Under-18s.
Ben has played for Gosforth Academy, Northern FC and Northumberland county. The 2022-23 season saw him playing twice for the Falcons, as well as scoring a pair of tries for England Under-19s against Wales Under-19s.
What do you like to listen to pre-match?
Don’t Stop Me Now, Queen
What is your favourite cheat meal?
Sausage, bean and cheese melt from Greggs
What do you like to do away from rugby?
Go for a coffee with the lads
Where is your ideal holiday destination?
Barbados would be nice
Who is your rugby hero?
Not rugby but Leo Messi (GOAT)
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