BIO
Ben Vellacott is an international rugby player who plays scrum half for Edinburgh Rugby and capped by Scotland. Ben previously played for Gloucester and Wasps, and his junior career at Barnstaple RFC and Hartpury College.
Ben has Edinburgh co-captain for the 2023/24 season before being made club captain in 2024/25, leading the team to a narrow quarter final loss against the Bulls. He is known for being an intelligent player who dictates and reads the game. Off the field he holds a BSc in Sports Coaching and an MSc in Coaching Science – complementing his experience of elite rugby and team leadership.
AS A SPEAKER
An enthusiastic and confident speaker, Ben blends his on-field knowledge with funny off-field stories alongside discussing leadership in sport, teamwork, resilience after injury and the habits behind high performance and managing high performance. Ben is also a superb after-dinner speaker and corporate host for international matches, when not leading the Edinburgh side.
SOCIALS
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ben-vellacott-a76bba116
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Vellacott
https://edinburghrugby.org/teams/edinburgh-men/ben-vellacott/