| Born | (2002-11-09) 9 November 2002[1] Norwich, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 127 kg (20 st 0 lb; 280 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wellington College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will Hobson (born 9 November 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays for Premiership club Harlequins. His main position is prop.
Early life
Hobson played junior rugby union in Norfolk for Wymondham Rugby Club, and attended Wellington College.[3][4]
Club career
Hobson joined the youth set-up at Harlequins at the age of 14 years-old. He made his senior debut for Harlequins in November 2021 against Northampton Saints.[5]
During the 2025-26 season Hobson featured for Harlequins in the European Rugby Champions Cup. He suffered a bite from opponent Nathan Jibulu of Sale Sharks during their last-16 match in the competition.[6] That season, Hobson signed a contract extension with the club.[7]
International career
Hobson played in the front row alongside Harlequins teammate Fin Baxter for England U20 during the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and scored a try against Wales.[8][9] In January 2026, he was called-up as part of the England A squad.[10]
References
- "Will Hobson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "Will Hobson". All Rugby. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "Champions Trophy: Clash of champions sees Wellington College into the semis". nextgenxv. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- Hardy, Ben (12 April 2021). "Wymondham rugby trio snapped up by top professional clubs". edp24.co.uk. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "Prop Hobson commits future to Harlequins". BBC Sport. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "Nathan Jibulu: Sale hooker handed six-week ban for biting Harlequins' Will Hobson". Sky Sports. 7 April 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "Hobson signs new Harlequins contract". West London Sport. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "ENGLAND U20 MAKE EIGHT CHANGES TO SQUAD AHEAD OF WALES MATCH". Sixnationsrugby.com. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- "Under-20 Six Nations: England U20s 43-14 Wales U20s". BBC Sport. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- Sansom, Tom (30 January 2026). "England A squad confirmed for Ireland A clash at Thomond Park". Ruck.co.uk. Retrieved 18 April 2026.