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My Take
What I admire most about Joe Marler isn't the scrum work, impressive as a Harlequins and England prop surely was, but the reinvention that followed. Front-row forwards take a brutal physical toll, yet here's a man who turned all that pain and chaos into a thriving second act as a podcaster and TV personality after retiring in 2024. That mohawk-sporting hard man clearly always had a sharp, self-deprecating wit hiding behind the bruises. To me he embodies the modern athlete who understands that the body has a shelf life but personality endures. Marler proved he could win off the pitch too, and I find that genuinely likeable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Marler
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・マーラー
- Reading
- じょー・まーらー
- Born
- July 7, 1990 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- rugby union player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Heathfield Community College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Marler born?
Born July 7, 1990 (age 35).
Where is Joe Marler from?
Joe Marler is from Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
What does Joe Marler do?
Joe Marler works as rugby union player.
How tall is Joe Marler?
Joe Marler is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.