Seattle Seawolves Sign Canadian International Nic Benn for 2027

The Seattle Seawolves have signed Canadian international outside back Nic Benn for the 2027 Major League Rugby season. Benn joins Seattle following a 2026 campaign with the Hawke’s Bay Magpies in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.

Benn is familiar with Starfire Stadium. In the 2024 Western Conference Final, he scored two tries for the Dallas Jackals against Seattle before the Seawolves secured a 28-25 victory with a late try from Ryan Rees. He faced Seattle again in the 2025 playoffs, starting on the wing in Utah’s 23-21 victory.

Across three MLR seasons with the Toronto Arrows, Dallas Jackals and Utah Warriors, Benn has recorded 34 appearances, 32 starts and 12 tries. He scored five tries for Dallas in 2024 and seven more for Utah in 2025.

Born in Australia and raised near Newcastle in Caves Beach, Benn spent part of his childhood in Smithers, British Columbia, where he played hockey. He later represented Australia at U18 sevens level, developed with the Manly Marlins and competed in Sydney’s Shute Shield.

Benn made his MLR debut with Toronto in February 2023, but a shoulder injury ended his season after 22 minutes. He returned with Dallas in 2024 and helped the Jackals reach their first playoffs. That July, he debuted for Canada against Scotland and scored his first Test try against Romania in his second international appearance.

Following the 2025 MLR season, Benn joined Hawke’s Bay for the 2026 NPC, helping the Magpies reach the quarter-finals. He also returned to international duty, starting on the wing for Canada against Georgia in November 2026. His experience spans wing, centre and fullback.

“Yeah really looking forward to joining the Seawolves for the 2027 season, heard lots of great things can’t wait to get over and get stuck in!”

Nic Benn, Outside Back

“Nic is a quality player with proven experience in the MLR and internationally with Canada. His ability to play both wing and outside centre gives us valuable options across our backline. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Seawolves and look forward to the impact he’ll make in Seattle.”

Allen Clarke, Director of Rugby and Head Coach

Benn adds international experience and versatility to Seattle’s backline as the Seawolves prepare for the 2027 Major League Rugby season.

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