Benjamin John Souness (born 3 May 1985) is a New Zealand former rugby union player.[1]

Ben Souness
Full nameBenjamin John Souness
Date of birth (1985-05-03) 3 May 1985 (age 39)
Place of birthNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
SchoolNew Plymouth Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / No. 8
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–11 Taranaki 33 (10)
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Delhi Team competition

Born in New Plymouth, Souness was educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School and played in their first XV.[2]

Souness, an electrical engineer by profession, was a loose forward and played his club rugby for New Plymouth HSOB, while competing on the New Zealand rugby sevens team in the Sevens World Series. He was a gold medalist in rugby sevens at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[3] In 2011, Souness won a Ranfurly Shield playing with Taranaki.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Rugby: Souness joins NZ sevens team". Otago Daily Times. 29 November 2011.
  2. ^ Hills, Murray (26 February 2009). "Souness rushed into sevens squad". Taranaki Daily News. Stuff.co.nz.
  3. ^ "Ben Souness added to NZ sevens squad in Dubai". Taranaki Daily News. Stuff.co.nz. 29 November 2011.
  4. ^ McLean, Glenn (12 October 2011). "Ben Souness targeting world sevens series". Taranaki Daily News. Stuff.co.nz.