Dragons RFC are delighted to announce club captain Ben Carter has agreed a new long-term contract to remain with the Men of Gwent.
Wales international Carter has been a revelation since making his debut in November 2020 and is now one of the most highly rated lock forwards in Welsh rugby.
A key figure for Dragons RFC and named captain earlier this season, the 23-year-old from Caldicot has agreed fresh terms to remain with his home club.
Head Coach Dai Flanagan: “This is a statement re-signing for us and we are thrilled that Ben will continue his rugby journey with Dragons RFC.
“Ben is an outstanding player, someone who has all the right qualities to lead us forward and play a big role for club and country in the years to come.
“As a product of our Academy system, Ben cares deeply for his club and his influence is growing. He is a driven and ambitious young man who is hugely respected by his peers.
“Ben’s re-signing is an endorsement of what we are building, the direction we are moving in, and it underlines that Ben feels he can develop and become an even better player in our environment.
“Ben represents our future as one of a number of key individuals we are determined to retain and build our club around.”
Carter has amassed 61 appearances for the club over four seasons and previously captained the club on one occasion, away to Benetton in October 2022. On that day, aged 21, he became the second youngest player ever to captain the club – only behind legendary centre Ashley Smith in the record books.
Carter’s rise at club level has been replicated on the international stage where he made his debut for Wales in July 2021 against Canada. He toured Australia this summer and has 12 international caps.
Carter said: “I’m really pleased to sign and commit my future to Dragons RFC.
“It’s an exciting young group to be a part of and I’m determined to take a leading role in helping us continue to develop as a squad and achieve our ambitions in the seasons to come.
“You can see the progress we’ve made as a group with the performances we have put this season and now it is about turning those into positive results.”
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This is a statement re-signing for us and we are thrilled that Ben will continue his rugby journey with Dragons RFC...
