Benn Robinson (born 19 July 1984, in Sydney) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He plays as a loosehead prop for the New South Wales Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition, and for Australia in international matches.
Robinson grew up in the town of Glenorie, on the outskirts of Sydney. He attended Glenorie Public School and played his junior rugby for the local Dural Rugby Club. He was educated at The King's School, where he played for the First XV and went on to play for the Australian Schoolboys in 2002. He was selected and played for the Australian under 21 side in 2005, and played every match for the team at the IRB under-21 World Championships in Argentina.
The 2006 season became a ground-breaking one for Robinson. He made his Super 14 debut for the Waratahs against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on 11 February 2006, and went on to play in all 13 games for the Waratahs during the season. He also made his Test debut for the Wallabies against South Africa in the TriNations. In 2009 he became the second winner of the People’s Choice – Wallaby of the Year award, at the John Eales Medal awards night. This award is voted on by the Australian public.[citation needed]
