Jamie Benson: Harlequins fly-half extends contract

Harlequins fly-half Jamie Benson has signed a contract extension with the Premiership club.

The 22-year-old has played 20 times in all competitions – making his debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2021.

He made his Premiership debut against Exeter in November last year and has gone on to play five times in the top flight and once in Europe this season.

The young Cambridge University graduate scored 13 second-half points to earn the Player of the Match award when Quins beat Saracens at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.

“I have been at the club since I was 13 years old. It’s my boyhood club and I have been coming to The Stoop from a young age,” Benson told the club website.

“Coming out of university and being in the programme full-time for the first time has been a big step up in standard – I’ve made my Premiership debut and earned a few more appearances, so I’m pleased so far.

“I’m very lucky to have Nick Evans as one of my coaches at the club and to work closely with Marcus (Smith) and Jarrod (Evans) daily.

“They have great rugby minds so I am just trying to absorb as much as I can and get better every day.”

Quins have not disclosed the length of the former England under-20 international’s deal.

“He’s an intelligent rugby player and he’s very accurate off the kicking tee, which is hugely important for every 10,” Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson added.

“We have a strong group of fly-halves at the club, it’s great to see how they learn from each other every day and push one another on the training pitch.

“We’re delighted Jamie will continue his journey at Harlequins as we work closely with him to fulfil his bright potential.”