Luke Baldwin (rugby union)

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]

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]