English fullback Ben Foden played in Major League Rugby between 2019-2021. He represented Rugby United New York for his entire MLR career.

Foden developed his game in the English club system and represented England U19s in his youth. His first shot at pro rugby came in 2004 when he signed with Sale Sharks of the English Premiership. Foden represented the Sharks for 4 years until a move to Northampton Saints in 2008, where he spent 10 seasons and earned over 250 Premiership appearances for the Saints. He earned his international debut in 2009 and represented England at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, earning 34 England caps between 2009-2013.

Foden joined Rugby United New York for their inaugural season in MLR in 2019, racking up 1,223m gained (finishing 7th league wide) in 16 games – starting 15 times and scoring 1 try as New York qualified for the postseason in their first season. He appeared in all 5 games of the truncated 2020 season before COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the season, and announced that he would hang up his boots following the 2021 season with the Roosters. In total, Foden started 34 of his 35 MLR caps, scoring 6 tries and gaining 2,352m.

achievements

• 10th in League Meters Gained: 2020 (310)
• 7th in League Meters Gained: 2019 (1,223m)