Luke Baldwin

Luke Baldwin (born 15 September 1990) is an English rugby union player. He was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells.[1] He plays for Bristol Rugby in the RFU Championship.[2]

Education

Luke Baldwin was educated at The Judd School in Tonbridge. While he was there he also played rugby for them.[3] In 2003, he represented Judd at Kent County Athletics Under-13 Championships at Canterbury High School. There he finished third place in the 75-metre hurdles and fourth in the 100-metres.[4]

Career

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

In 2010, he was loaned to RFU Championship side, Bedford Blues.[8] In 2012, he returned to Bedford Blues on a dual registration with Saracens.[9] While at Bedford, he received praise for his playing performance.[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]

References

  1. 'Luke Baldwin England ESPN.com.uk. Retrieved 2013-12-30.
  2. Luke Baldwin: Bristol bring in Saracens scrum-half, BBC Sport Rugby Union
  3. Peter Austin gets London & SE U18 nod (2007-12-19)Hampshire RFU. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  4. U13 Championships 21 June 2003 (2003-06-21)KCAA. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  5. Login or Register to add a comment. Former Wells Star Signs For BristolTunbridge Wells RFC. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  6. Baldwin sparks Blackheath into life. News Shopper (2010-10-24). Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  7. Luke BaldwinBristol Rugby. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  8. Saracens and Bedford Blues in player link (2010-07-20)BBC News. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  9. 13:55. Ten Saracens players registered to play for Bedford Blues (2012-06-25)BBC Sport. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  10. Steve Cotton. BREAKING NEWS: Bristol Rugby swoop to sign Saracens scrum-half Luke Baldwin on two-year contract (2013-11-26)Bristol Post. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  11. Luke Baldwin tips Saracens for big things despite 7s finals disappointment (2013-08-11)London24. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  12. New recruit Luke Baldwin attracted by Bristol's expansive approach (2013-11-27)Bristol Post. Retrieved 2014-01-01.

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