Scott Baldwin (rugby union)
Welsh rugby union player
Scott Baldwin (born 12 July 1988) is a Welsh rugby union coach and former Welsh international rugby union player. He played as a hooker for the Ospreys, Harlequins and Worcester Warriors.
Club career
Bridgend-born Baldwin began his professional career with local team Bridgend Ravens, before signing his contract with the Ospreys in January 2009. Baldwin made his Ospreys debut the same year. In 2011, Baldwin spent six weeks on loan with Italian club ASR Milano.
After ten years with the Ospreys, Baldwin joined Harlequins prior to the 2019–2020 season.
He started in the Premiership final against Exeter on 26 June 2021 as Harlequins won the game 40–38 in the highest scoring Premiership final ever.
Following his Premiership success, Baldwin joined Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby season. Baldwin departed the club during the season, returning to the Ospreys having been released on compassionate grounds.
Baldwin announced his retirement from professional rugby on 20 June 2023.
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