Luke Baldwin
{{short description|English rugby union footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2014}}
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| birth_name = Luke Baldwin
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|9|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
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| height = {{convert|5|ft|8|in|m|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|179|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
| school = The Judd School
| ru_currentteam = Worcester Warriors
| ru_position = Scrum-half
| youthclubs1 = Tunbridge Wells
| youthclubs2 = Saracens
| years1 = | clubs1 = Tunbridge Wells
| years2 = 2006–2013 | clubs2 = Saracens
| years3 = 2009–2010 | clubs3 = Blackheath
| years4 = 2010–2013 | clubs4 = Bedford Blues
| years5 = 2013–2015 | clubs5 = Bristol
| years6 = 2015–2021 | clubs6 = Worcester Warriors
| years7 = 2019–2021 | clubs7 = → Dragons
| apps1 = 0 | points1 = 0
| apps2 = 4 | points2 = 0
| apps3 = 0 | points3 = 0
| apps4 = 52 | points4 = 35
| apps5 = 19 | points5 = 15
| apps6 = 35 | points6 = 20
| apps7 = 10 | points7 = 5
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Luke Baldwin (born 15 September 1990) is a retired rugby union player born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/england/rugby/player/106757.html |title=Luke Baldwin |publisher=ESPN |date= |accessdate=2014-01-01}} He most recently played for Dragons in the Pro14 on loan from Aviva Premiership side, Worcester Warriors as a scrum-half.{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/25102172 |title=Luke Baldwin: Bristol bring in Saracens scrum-half |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2013-11-26 |accessdate=2014-01-01}}
Early life
Baldwin was educated at The Judd School in Tonbridge, where he also played rugby for them.{{cite web |url=http://www.hampshirerugby.co.uk/news-mainmenu-2/11-county-news/573-peter-austin-gets-london-a-se-u18-nod.html |title=Peter Austin gets London & SE U18 nod |publisher=Hampshire RFU |date=2007-12-19 |accessdate=2014-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192319/http://www.hampshirerugby.co.uk/news-mainmenu-2/11-county-news/573-peter-austin-gets-london-a-se-u18-nod.html |archive-date=2 January 2014 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.kcaa.org.uk/u13%2021-06-03.htm |title=U13 Championships 21 June 2003 |publisher=KCAA |date=2003-06-21 |accessdate=2014-01-01}}
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.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/tunbridgewellsrfc/news/former-wells-star-signs-for-bristol-1106836.html |title=Former Wells Star Signs For Bristol |publisher=Tunbridge Wells RFC |date= |accessdate=2014-01-01}} After leaving Tunbridge Wells, he was loaned to Blackheath F.C.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/8472192.Baldwin_sparks_Blackheath_into_life/ |title=Baldwin sparks Blackheath into life |work=News Shopper |date=2010-10-24 |accessdate=2014-01-01}} He made his debut for Saracens in 2010 and went on to make 5 first team appearances for Saracens.{{cite web|url=http://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/fixtures/1st-xv-biographies/141/luke-baldwin/ |title=Luke Baldwin |publisher=Bristol Rugby |date= |accessdate=2014-01-01}}
In 2010, he was loaned to RFU Championship side, Bedford Blues as part of a player linkup.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/saracens/8838948.stm |title=Saracens and Bedford Blues in player link |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-07-20 |accessdate=2014-01-01}} In 2012, he returned to Bedford Blues on a dual registration with Saracens.{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/18580370 |title=Ten Saracens players registered to play for Bedford Blues |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2012-06-25 |accessdate=2014-01-01}} While at Bedford, he received praise for his performances.{{cite web |author=Steve Cotton |url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/BREAKING-Bristol-Rugby-swoop-sign-Saracens-scrum/story-20222349-detail/story.html |title=BREAKING NEWS: Bristol Rugby swoop to sign Saracens scrum-half Luke Baldwin on two-year contract |publisher=Bristol Post |date=2013-11-26 |accessdate=2014-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191615/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/BREAKING-Bristol-Rugby-swoop-sign-Saracens-scrum/story-20222349-detail/story.html |archive-date=2 January 2014 |url-status=dead }} He also represented Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Sevens Series while also playing for Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship.{{cite web |url=http://www.london24.com/sport/rugby/luke_baldwin_tips_saracens_for_big_things_despite_7s_finals_disappointment_1_2329614 |title=Luke Baldwin tips Saracens for big things despite 7s finals disappointment |publisher=London24 |date=2013-08-11 |accessdate=2014-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920044830/http://www.london24.com/sport/rugby/luke_baldwin_tips_saracens_for_big_things_despite_7s_finals_disappointment_1_2329614 |archive-date=20 September 2013 |url-status=dead }} In 2013, he left Saracens and Bedford Blues and signed for Bristol Rugby, playing his final game for Bedford against London Welsh.{{cite web |url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/New-recruit-Luke-Baldwin-attracted-Bristol-s/story-20225697-detail/story.html |title=New recruit Luke Baldwin attracted by Bristol's expansive approach |publisher=Bristol Post |date=2013-11-27 |accessdate=2014-01-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191612/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/New-recruit-Luke-Baldwin-attracted-Bristol-s/story-20225697-detail/story.html |archivedate=2 January 2014 |df=dmy-all }} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Luke-Baldwin-play-Bristol-Rugby-telling-club-join/story-26038030-detail/story.html|publisher=Bristol Post|title=Worcester Warriors sign Bristol scrum-half Luke Baldwin|date=17 February 2015|accessdate=16 September 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827131548/http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Luke-Baldwin-play-Bristol-Rugby-telling-club-join/story-26038030-detail/story.html|archivedate=27 August 2015|df=dmy-all}}
On 4 July 2019, Baldwin will join Welsh region Dragons in the Pro14 on a season-long loan for the 2019-20 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/48869334|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Luke Baldwin: Worcester scrum-half joins Dragons on loan|date=4 July 2019|accessdate=28 August 2019}} On 22 May 2020, Baldwin extends his loan with Dragons for another season for the 2020-21 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/53497089|publisher=BBC Sport|title=Luke Baldwin: Worcester Warrior's scrum-half extends Dragons loan|date=22 May 2020|accessdate=15 October 2020}} Baldwin left Worcester in Summer 2021 and announced his retirement from rugby.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/worcester-confirm-20-players-with-over-1000-appearances-between-them-are-leaving-premiership/|publisher=Rugby Pass |title=Worcester confirm 20 players with over 1,000 appearances between them are leaving|date=11 June 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/341081/baldwin-quits-for-a-life-in-the-city/|title = Baldwin quits for a life in the City |work=The Rugby Paper |url-access=subscription |date=2021-08-21|accessdate = 2021-09-12}}
Representative Honours
In 2007, he was selected to play for the Kent RFU and was later called up for London & South East Under-18s. In 2008, he was selected to play for England under-16s.{{cite web |url=http://www.rfu.com/news/2008/march/news%20articles/armitagefamilytreegrowingwithenglandunder16ateam |title=Armitage family tree growing with England Under 16 A team |publisher=RFU |date=2008-03-13 |accessdate=2014-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102194329/http://www.rfu.com/news/2008/march/news%20articles/armitagefamilytreegrowingwithenglandunder16ateam |archive-date=2 January 2014 |url-status=dead }} In 2010, Baldwin was selected to play for England Counties XV against AIB Ireland Club XV{{cite web |url=http://www.rfu.com/news/2010/february/news%20articles/180210_england_counties_change |title=Bason called up by England Counties XV |publisher=RFU |date=2010-02-18 |accessdate=2014-01-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191617/http://www.rfu.com/news/2010/february/news%20articles/180210_england_counties_change |archive-date=2 January 2014 |url-status=dead }} and the France amateur national rugby union team.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/8454518.stm |title=Redruth's Sam Heard is selected for England Counties |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-01-12 |accessdate=2014-01-01}} In 2012, he played for RFU Championship XV against the Māori All Blacks after being selected by Bedford Blues coach, Mike Rayner.{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/8244555/ |title=Mike Rayer names RFU Championship XV squad for Maori All Blacks clash |publisher=Sky Sports |date= |accessdate=2014-01-01}}
References
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Category:Bedford Blues players
Category:Blackheath F.C. players
Category:Bristol Bears players
Category:English rugby union players
Category:People educated at The Judd School
Category:Rugby union players from Royal Tunbridge Wells
Category:Rugby union scrum-halves
Category:Saracens F.C. players