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Luke Baldwin

Luke Baldwin (born 15 September 1990) is a retired rugby union player born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.[1] He most recently played for Dragons in the Pro14 on loan from Aviva Premiership side, Worcester Warriors as a scrum-half.[2]

Luke Baldwin
Birth nameLuke Baldwin
Date of birth (1990-09-15) 15 September 1990 (age 34)
Place of birthRoyal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight179 lb (81 kg)
SchoolThe Judd School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Worcester Warriors
Youth career
- Tunbridge Wells
– Saracens
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Tunbridge Wells 0 (0)
2006–2013 Saracens 4 (0)
2009–2010 Blackheath 0 (0)
2010–2013 Bedford Blues 52 (35)
2013–2015 Bristol 19 (15)
2015–2021 Worcester Warriors 35 (20)
2019–2021 → Dragons 10 (5)

Early life

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Baldwin was educated at The Judd School in Tonbridge, where he also played rugby for them.[3] In 2003, he represented Judd at Kent County Athletics U13 Championships at Canterbury High School, finishing third in the 75-metre hurdles and fourth in the 100-metres.[4]

Club career

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Baldwin started playing rugby for Tunbridge Wells RFC. In 2006, he signed with Saracens Academy where he trained while also playing for Tunbridge Wells until 2009.[5] After leaving Tunbridge Wells, he was loaned to Blackheath F.C.[6] He made his debut for Saracens in 2010 and went on to make 5 first team appearances for Saracens.[7]

In 2010, he was loaned to RFU Championship side, Bedford Blues as part of a player linkup.[8] In 2012, he returned to Bedford Blues on a dual registration with Saracens.[9] While at Bedford, he received praise for his performances.[10] He also represented Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Sevens Series while also playing for Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship.[11] In 2013, he left Saracens and Bedford Blues and signed for Bristol Rugby, playing his final game for Bedford against London Welsh.[12] On 17 February 2015, Baldwin left Bristol to join local rivals Worcester Warriors who make their move to the Aviva Premiership from the 2015-16 season.[13]

On 4 July 2019, Baldwin will join Welsh region Dragons in the Pro14 on a season-long loan for the 2019-20 season.[14] On 22 May 2020, Baldwin extends his loan with Dragons for another season for the 2020-21 season.[15] Baldwin left Worcester in Summer 2021 and announced his retirement from rugby.[16][17]

Representative Honours

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In 2007, he was selected to play for the Kent RFU and was later called up for London & South East Under-18s.[3] In 2008, he was selected to play for England under-16s.[18] In 2010, Baldwin was selected to play for England Counties XV against AIB Ireland Club XV[19] and the France amateur national rugby union team.[20] In 2012, he played for RFU Championship XV against the Māori All Blacks after being selected by Bedford Blues coach, Mike Rayner.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Luke Baldwin". ESPN. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Luke Baldwin: Bristol bring in Saracens scrum-half". BBC Sport. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Peter Austin gets London & SE U18 nod". Hampshire RFU. 19 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. ^ "U13 Championships 21 June 2003". KCAA. 21 June 2003. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Former Wells Star Signs For Bristol". Tunbridge Wells RFC. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Baldwin sparks Blackheath into life". News Shopper. 24 October 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Luke Baldwin". Bristol Rugby. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Saracens and Bedford Blues in player link". BBC News. 20 July 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Ten Saracens players registered to play for Bedford Blues". BBC Sport. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  10. ^ Steve Cotton (26 November 2013). "BREAKING NEWS: Bristol Rugby swoop to sign Saracens scrum-half Luke Baldwin on two-year contract". Bristol Post. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  11. ^ "Luke Baldwin tips Saracens for big things despite 7s finals disappointment". London24. 11 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 September 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  12. ^ "New recruit Luke Baldwin attracted by Bristol's expansive approach". Bristol Post. 27 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  13. ^ "Worcester Warriors sign Bristol scrum-half Luke Baldwin". Bristol Post. 17 February 2015. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Luke Baldwin: Worcester scrum-half joins Dragons on loan". BBC Sport. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  15. ^ "Luke Baldwin: Worcester Warrior's scrum-half extends Dragons loan". BBC Sport. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Worcester confirm 20 players with over 1,000 appearances between them are leaving". Rugby Pass. 11 June 2021.
  17. ^ "Baldwin quits for a life in the City". The Rugby Paper. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  18. ^ "Armitage family tree growing with England Under 16 A team". RFU. 13 March 2008. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  19. ^ "Bason called up by England Counties XV". RFU. 18 February 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  20. ^ "Redruth's Sam Heard is selected for England Counties". BBC News. 12 January 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  21. ^ "Mike Rayer names RFU Championship XV squad for Maori All Blacks clash". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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