Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union lock |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Exeter, Devon, England |
Latest News about Joe Launchbury
17/06/2026
Worcester Warriors named Joe Launchbury as their new head of academy after he completed his playing career at the end of the regular Premiership season. The appointment marked his move into a development role following three seasons with Harlequins.
15/04/2026
Joe Launchbury announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2025-26 season. The former England and Harlequins lock has 70 caps for England and was part of the squads that won the Six Nations in 2016, 2017, and 2020. He also played in the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups.
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Family
| Father | Royal Marines |
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Career
| Early Career | Exmouth RFC; Horsham RFC; Barns Green; Harlequins Academy (age 15); Worthing (2009–10); Rosslyn Park (loan); Wasps Academy (2010–11) |
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| Senior Clubs | Wasps; Harlequins; Toyota Verblitz |
| International | England U18, U20; England senior debut 2012; 70 caps |
| Achievements | Aviva Premiership Young Player of the Year (2012-13); Wasps captain (2016-17 onwards); Six Nations winner (2016, 2017, 2020); Rugby World Cup participant (2015, 2019) |
| Retirement | Announced retirement from rugby at the end of the 2025-26 season |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/joe_launch/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-launchbury-89887a296 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started rugby at age 7 in Devon, introduced by father. | |
| 2. Moved to Horsham at age 10. | |
| 3. Deferred education for a year to travel and play men's rugby for Worthing. | |
| 4. Unconventional path to professionalism after Harlequins did not offer contract. | |
| 5. Plays primarily as a lock in the second row but can also operate as a blindside flanker. |