Sharpshooter Jamie Benson shall be staying at Harlequins after signing a contract extension with the membership.
The 22-year-old has penned a brand new deal after a robust marketing campaign, which has seen the fly-half earn 20 first-team appearances up to now.
Benson made his Gallagher Premiership bow in November 2024 and extra not too long ago shone in Quins’ first away victory over Saracens in 13 years on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, coming off the bench to kick his aspect to victory.
Displaying nerves of metal, the younger fly-half kicked three penalties and two conversions in a Participant of the Match efficiency, as Quins got here again from 12-0 down at half-time.
The Cambridge graduate also played a prominent role throughout the club’s Premiership Cup marketing campaign as Quins reached the knockout phases and boasts a powerful 93% strike charge from the tee this season.
“I’m delighted – I’ve been on the Membership since I used to be 13 years outdated. It’s my boyhood membership, and I’ve been coming to The Stoop from a younger age,” mentioned Benson.
“Popping out of college and being within the programme full-time for the primary time has been an enormous step up in customary – I’ve made my Premiership debut and earned a couple of extra appearances, so I’m happy thus far.
“I’m very fortunate to have Nick Evans as one in all my coaches on the Membership and to work intently with Marcus (Smith) and Jarrod (Evans) day by day. They’ve nice rugby minds, so I’m simply making an attempt to soak up as a lot as I can and get higher each day.”
Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson added: “Jamie is a incredible younger man who has demonstrated an awesome stage of growth within the alternatives he’s earned within the first workforce this season.
“He’s an clever rugby participant, and he’s very correct off the kicking tee, which is vastly vital for each ten. We’ve a robust group of fly-halves on the membership, it’s nice to see how they be taught from one another each day and push each other on the coaching pitch.
“We’re delighted Jamie will proceed his journey at Harlequins as we work intently with him to fulfil his vibrant potential.”
