Ben Franks rugby player
Ben Franks rugby player

Ben Franks

27th Mar 1984 1.83m/119kg Loosehead Prop

Scarlets confirm coaching team for 2023-24 season

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets can confirm their coaching team for the 2023-24 season.   Ex-Springboks lock Albert van den Berg is to become the club’s Forwards Coach, replacing Ben Franks who has returned to New...

Gareth Williams joins Scarlets as defence coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scarlets can confirm that Gareth Williams has joined the senior coaching team as defence coach.   Williams will take over the role from Hugh Hogan who leaves the Scarlets after one season.   Williams,...

The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Under-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks.   New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...

The latest rumours, player movements and re-signings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.     Richie Mo'unga re-signs with New Zealand Rugby until at least 2023 Richie Mo'unga has signed...

Steffan Thomas signs new Scarlets contract

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Steffan Thomas has signed a new contract committing his future to the Scarlets.   The loose-head, who celebrates his 25th birthday today (Friday), has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the...

The Fittest All Blacks Have Been Revealed

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In May this year, Beauden Barrett went viral for breaking the Blues Bronco record having made the switch to the Blues from the Hurricanes. However, All Blacks trainer Nic Gill has revealed that...

Premiership Rugby Ins and Outs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When the Premiership returns on the 14th of August, it will be 159 days after the last match was staged with Bristol Bears defeating Harlequins to mark their fifth Premiership win in a row, their...

Ins and outs: A full list of the 2020/2021 Transfers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

This is a list of player transfers involving all of the top flight leagues before or during the 2020-21 season.     Premiership BATH Players in: Ben Spencer (Saracens), Will...

Ultimate Rugby's All-Time Greatest Super Rugby XV

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

25 years of Super Rugby has produced some truly magnificent and memorable moments, match-ups and players. We undertook one of the more challenging tasks enjoyed amongst rugby fans and had a stab at selecting...

High-Profile Former All Black Steps Up To Scarlets Coaching Staff

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With current head coach Brad Mooar and forwards coach Ioan Cunningham both set to leave, Scarlets wasted no time in the search for suitable replacements.   Decorated former All Black Ben Franks...