Luke Baldwin

Luke Baldwin (born 15 September 1990) is a rugby union player born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.[1] He plays for Dragons in the Pro14 on a season-long 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
Place of birthRoyal Tunbridge Wells, 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)

2006–2013
2009–2010
2010–2013
2013–2015
2015–
2019–		 Tunbridge Wells
Saracens
Blackheath
Bedford Blues
Bristol
Worcester Warriors
→ Dragons		 0
4
0
52
19
35
10		 0
(0)
(0)
(35)
(15)
(20)
(5)

Early life

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

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]

Representative Honours

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.[16] In 2010, Baldwin was selected to play for England Counties XV against AIB Ireland Club XV[17] and the France amateur national rugby union team.[18] In 2012, he played for RFU Championship XV against the Māori All Blacks after being selected by Bedford Blues coach, Mike Rayner.[19]

References
  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. "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. "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.
  17. "Bason called up by England Counties XV". RFU. 18 February 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  18. "Redruth's Sam Heard is selected for England Counties". BBC News. 12 January 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  19. "Mike Rayer names RFU Championship XV squad for Maori All Blacks clash". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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