Ben Williams (rugby union, born 2002)

Ben Williams (born 23 April 2002) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Scarlets as a number 8 or flanker. He is a Wales under-20 international.

Professional career
Williams started playing for Gilfach Goch RFC as a youth player. Williams was not initially part of any regional academy, but earned a development contract with Aberavon RFC. In 2022, he joined the Ospreys academy, but joined the Scarlets academy in 2022. Williams also plays for Llanelli RFC, and has captained the side in the Indigo Premiership.

In 2022, Williams was selected for Wales U20 for the 2022 U20 Six Nations Summer Series, making three appearances.

On 18 February 2023, Williams made his debut for the Scarlets, coming on in the second half in the 42–14 win over Edinburgh. On 10 March 2023, Williams made his first start, playing as an openside flanker in a friendly against the Saracens.

Williams signed an extension with the Scarlets on 15 March 2024.