Josh Bainbridge

Josh Bainbridge (born 17 April 1996) is an English rugby union player, who plays as a flanker for Newcastle Falcons.

Career
He joined Guisborough RUFC under-10s in 2006, where his friends and grandfather played. He spent a season at Middlesbrough RUFC. In April 2011 he joined Yorkshire Carnegie. He represented England at under-17s, 18s, 19s and 20s while at Yorkshire Carnegie. He spent time on loan at Hull Ionians and Bath. Featuring for Bath in the Premiership Rugby Cup starting at open-side flanker against Newcastle Falcons.

He was set to join Bristol Bears for the 2019–20 season, however the deal fell through at the last minute. He instead signed with Jersey Reds. Where he played 28 matches including a 22–35 win over Russia. In 2021 he moved to Coventry RFC, he was named player of the month in December 2022 for the club.

In 2023 he joined Premiership side Newcastle Falcons, making his debut in a 17-40 Premiership Rugby Cup win over Ampthill.