Ben Landry

Position:
Second Row
Born in:
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Height:
6'6"
Weight:
260lbs
Age:
21
March 26, 1991
Status:
Available
Under Contract
In negotiations
Eligibility:
USA

Background

  • Ben Landry was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, on March 26, 1991.
  • He attended Pewaukee High School, where he played multiple sports, including American football, basketball, and rugby.
  • Landry was a two-time All-Conference selection in rugby and was also named to the Wisconsin High School Rugby All-Star team.
  • After high school, Landry attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he continued to play rugby.
  • He was a four-year starter at lock and was named a Collegiate All-American in 2014 and 2015.
  • Landry also helped the Warhawks win the National Championship in 2014.

Development

  • After college, Landry played professionally for the Ealing Trailfinders of the RFU Championship in England.
  • He then returned to the United States to play in Major League Rugby (MLR).
  • Landry played for the Glendale Raptors in the inaugural season of MLR in 2018.
  • He then signed with the Seattle Seawolves in 2021.
  • Landry has also been a regular member of the United States national rugby team since 2017.
  • He has played in 17 international matches, including the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Highlights

Achievements

  • Landry is a two-time Collegiate All-American and a National Championship winner.
  • He has also played in 17 international matches for the United States national rugby team.
  • Landry is a physical and athletic lock who is strong in the scrum and in the lineout.
  • He is also a good ball carrier and defender.
  • Landry is a valuable member of both the Seattle Seawolves and the United States national rugby team.

Here are some of Landry's notable achievements:

  • Collegiate All-American (2014, 2015)
  • National Championship (2014)
  • Major League Rugby (MLR) Champion (2021)
  • United States national rugby team (2017-present)
  • Rugby World Cup (2019)

Landry is a talented and accomplished rugby player who is still in the prime of his career. He is a valuable asset to any team and is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come.