Will Hobson (rugby union)
| Born | 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
[edit]Hobson played junior rugby union in Norfolk for Wymondham Rugby Club, and attended Wellington College.[3][4]
Club career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.