Josh Bassett facts for kids
| Birth name | Josh Marcus Andrew Bassett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 17 March 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Luton, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (15 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Harlington Upper School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Josh Marcus Andrew Bassett (born on March 17, 1992) is an English professional rugby player. He plays as a Wing, which is a position on the side of the field. Josh currently plays for Worcester Warriors in the RFU Championship. He has also played for other big teams like Bedford Blues, Wasps, Harlequins, and Leicester Tigers.
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Josh Bassett's Rugby Journey
Starting Out in Rugby
Josh Bassett began his rugby journey playing for the youth team at Ampthill RUFC. He was a key player, helping his team win the National Bowl when he was in the under-17s. They had an amazing season, losing only one game all year.
After his time at Ampthill, Josh joined Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship. He quickly became a regular player for the team. Josh was known for scoring many tries, which made other top teams interested in him.
Playing for Top Clubs
Time with Wasps
On April 3, 2013, Josh Bassett signed with Wasps for the 2013-14 season. He joined other young players from the England Under 20s team there. These players included Tommy Bell, Nathan Morris, and Alec Hepburn. They had all played together in the 2012 junior World Cup.
Wasps faced financial difficulties in October 2022. Because of this, Josh and all the other players and coaches had to leave the team.
Moving to Harlequins and Leicester
Soon after leaving Wasps, Josh joined Harlequins, another team in the top rugby league. He played for them until the end of that season.
On January 25, 2023, Josh signed with Leicester Tigers for the 2023-24 season. He made a big impact there. On January 11, 2025, Josh scored three tries in one game against Ulster. This helped the Tigers qualify for the next round of the Champions Cup.
Joining Worcester Warriors
On May 16, 2025, it was announced that Josh Bassett had signed with Worcester Warriors for the 2025-26 season. He was one of the first players to join the club after it was accepted into the new setup for Champ Rugby.
Playing for England
Josh Bassett has also played for the England Under 20s team many times. He even traveled to South Africa for the 2012 IRB Junior World Rugby Championship.
In June 2021, Josh was invited to train with the England Senior Men's team. This was for their summer series of games.
