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
06/11/2025
Joe Launchbury announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the 2025-26 season. Reports confirmed the former England and Harlequins lock earned 70 caps for England and was a vital member of the squads that won the Six Nations in 2016, 2017, and 2020. He also participated in the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups, with his last England match occurring during the 2022 Six Nations.
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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. |