Ben Kay Bio | Wiki
Ben Kay (Full Name: Benedict James Kay) is a popular former English international rugby union footballer who played Second row forward for Leicester Tigers and England. Currently, Ben works as a lead analyst and commentator on BT Sports coverage of the Aviva Premiership and works with ITV Sport on their Six Nations coverage.
He covered the recent British Lions Tour to New Zealand for talkSPORT. Ben also worked as a non-executive director on Leicester Tigers’ board of directors between 2014 and 2021. He helped Leicester win the Premiership in 2007, starting the final as they defeated Gloucester.
Ben Kay Age
Ben was born on December 14, 1975, in Liverpool, England. He is 47 years old. Ben celebrates his birthday on December 14, every year.
Ben Kay Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Ben stands at a height of 6 ft 6 in (Approx. 1.98 m).
Ben Kay Family
He was born in Liverpool, the only son of Lord Justice of Appeal Sir John William Kay (1943–2004), which afterward earned him the nickname “M’lud” and his mother Jennifer Ann Kay. Ben first started playing rugby for Waterloo minis going on to play for the Waterloo first team. Ben’s father died on the 2nd of July 2004 in London, following a heart attack. He has two siblings including a sister named Amanda Yip a British High Court judge since 2017.
Ben Kay Wife
Ben is married to his long-time girlfriend Virginia, a physiotherapist. Ben’s long-time Leicester Tigers and England teammate Martin Johnson was an usher at his wedding. The two have two children.
Ben Kay Education
He played for his school (Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School, Crosby) and has also played for Queensland University. He went to Loughborough University, where he obtained a degree in Sports Science.
Ben Kay BT Sports
He is the lead analyst and commentator on BT Sports coverage of the Aviva Premiership and serves with ITV Sport on their Six Nations coverage. He also covered the recent British Lions Tour to New Zealand for talkSPORT.
Additionally, he also played 288 times through the Golden era for England’s most successful club, Leicester Tigers which saw him play in an incredible 4 European Cup finals winning the tournament back to back in 2001 & 2002. His 11-year career at the club saw him win 6 premiership titles and play in 3 other finals as a runner-up.
From retiring from playing Ben has become a highly respected voice of authority on the game with BT and ITV as a co-commentator and analyst, writing in The Times and serving with Talksport. He is also a Director of an award-winning advertising agency, and an ambassador for Ricoh UK and regularly serves with Blue Chip companies like Adidas, RBS, Credit Suisse, and Kier Group across a wide spectrum of industries to improve their team skills.
Ben Kay Leicester Tigers
He joined Leicester Tigers from Waterloo in 1999 and first played during the World Cup, with Tigers’ normal Second rows Martin Johnson and Fritz van Heerden away with England and South Africa respectively. Having the help of Johnson and van Heerden, Ben developed his game, becoming a highly rated middle line-out jumper, like van Heerden. Ben was a member of Tigers’ Heineken Cup winning sides in 2001 and 2002 as his international career blossomed. He retired at the end of the 2009–10 season following 11 years with Leicester Tigers.
Ben Kay Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a former English international rugby union footballer who works as a lead analyst and commentator on BT Sports. Ben’s average salary is $78,576 per year.
Ben Kay Net Worth
Ben gets his wealth from his work as a former English international rugby union footballer who works as a lead analyst and commentator on BT Sports. Therefore, Ben has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Ben’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
Is Ben Kay Married
Yes, Ben is married to his long-time girlfriend Virginia, a physiotherapist.
How Old Is Ben Kay
Ben is a 47-year-old who was born on December 14, 1975, in Liverpool, England.
Who Is Ben Kay
Ben is a former English international rugby union footballer who played Second row forward for Leicester Tigers and England. Currently, Ben works as a lead analyst and commentator on BT Sports coverage of the Aviva Premiership and works with ITV Sport on their Six Nations coverage. He covered the recent British Lions Tour to New Zealand for talkSPORT.
Ben Kay Social Media Account
Twitter – @BenKay5
Instagram – benkayrugby