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Jack Andrew L. Maunder (born 5 April 1997) is an English rugby union Scrum-half. He currently plays for SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne in French Pro D2 league.

Key Information

Since making his professional debut for his home-town club of Exeter Chiefs, in the English Premiership, he has played over 140 matches for the team. Maunder previously played for the Australian Super Rugby team, the Melbourne Rebels.

Early life and career

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Maunder was born in the Devon city of Exeter in 1997.[1][2][4] Maunder's first club was Cullompton RFC, where he played until he attended the Blundell's School in Mid Devon.[3] Maunder later came under the Exeter Chiefs Academy before also playing for Plymouth Albion.[3]

Exeter Chiefs

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In October 2016, Maunder made his club debut for the Exeter Chiefs against ASM Clermont Auvergne in the pool stage of the Champions Cup.[5] On 19 March 2017, Maunder started for Exeter in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup, losing to the Leicester Tigers.[6]

Maunder was a key part of the Exeter Chiefs Premiership winning season playing thirteen games and starting five throughout the season in his breakthrough year.

While playing for the Chiefs throughout there successful 2019–20 season, Maunder was attending the University of Exeter.[7]

Melbourne Rebels

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In early July 2023, after Maunder was out-of-contract, it was highly speculated that he would sign a deal with the Australian Super Rugby franchise, the Melbourne Rebels.[8] Maunder signed for the 2024 season for the Melbourne Rebels later that month, one year after starting scrum-half Ryan Louwrens re-signed for the team.[9][10][11] Maunder is the third scrum-half within the squad for 2024.[11]

International career

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Maunder has represented England at U16 and U18 levels.[12] He was named in the England U20 squad for their 2016 campaign but was unable to feature due to a fractured wrist.[12] On 20 April 2017, Eddie Jones named Maunder in a 31-man squad for the summer tour of Argentina.[13] Maunder made his debut in the first test against Argentina, coming on for Danny Care in the 77th minute.[14][15]

On 3 August 2017, Maunder was selected for Eddie Jones' pre-season England training squad.[16] The Chief was selected after his successful tour with England in Argentina over the summer of 2017.

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Jack Maunder is an English professional rugby union player who primarily plays as a scrum-half, known for his tenure with Exeter Chiefs and a single international appearance for England. Born on 5 April 1997, he stands at 1.78 meters tall and weighs 85 kilograms, having developed through the youth systems at Blundell's School before breaking into senior rugby. Maunder's professional career began with Exeter Chiefs in 2016, where he quickly established himself as a key player in the half-back pairing alongside players like Joe Simmonds, contributing to the club's success including the 2020 Premiership Rugby title win. During his time at Exeter, which spanned until 2023, he made over 100 appearances, scored multiple tries, and was nominated for individual awards such as the Aviva Premiership Rugby Young Player of the Season in 2017. Internationally, Maunder earned his sole cap for the England senior team on 10 June 2017, as a replacement in the 77th minute of a 38–34 victory over Argentina in San Juan during the mid-year test series, having previously represented England at U18 and U20 levels. Following his departure from Exeter, Maunder sought new opportunities abroad, joining the for the Pacific season as an internationally capped signing, where he featured in matches before the club's disbandment. In , he signed a two-year contract with in France's league, where he has continued to play as a scrum-half, logging significant minutes in the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 seasons, including over 400 minutes in league fixtures as of November 2025. Maunder also briefly appeared for the Barbarians invitational side in 2023 and , adding to his diverse playing experience across domestic, international, and exhibition rugby.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Jack Maunder was born on 5 April 1997 in , , . He hails from a multi-generational rugby family deeply embedded in the rugby community. His father, Andy Maunder, was a prominent former player for , amassing 149 appearances and scoring 49 tries during his career, and is particularly remembered for his effective half-back partnership with fly-half Andy Green. Maunder's younger brother, Sam, followed in the family tradition as a professional scrum-half, making his debut for and later playing for other clubs. Growing up in , Maunder was immersed in rugby from an early age, with his father organizing informal sessions in the family garden that included kicking games and passing drills alongside his brother. Maunder's initial organized rugby experience came at RFC, where he started playing at age six and remained involved until under-12 level in 2010. In that year, he joined the Academy, marking the beginning of his structured development in the sport.

Education and early rugby

Jack Maunder attended in , where he honed his rugby skills as a scrum-half and represented the school at first-team level in both rugby and cricket. He later enrolled at the to study Business Management, managing his academic commitments alongside his involvement in the Academy. Maunder's early competitive rugby came at the youth international level, where he made his England Under-18 debut against at Dalziel RFC in March 2014. That year, he also participated in all three matches of the FIRA/AER European Championship, contributing to England's third consecutive title win. To build experience, Maunder joined Plymouth Albion on dual-registration terms during the 2015–16 season, featuring in development games and loan spells in the National One and lower leagues, totaling nine appearances up to 2016. At the youth stage, Maunder stood at 178–180 cm tall and weighed approximately 85 kg, attributes that suited his agile role as a scrum-half. His passion for rugby was influenced by his family's legacy in the sport, including his father and brother who also played at competitive levels.

Club career

Exeter Chiefs (2016–2023)

Jack Maunder joined the in 2010 at the age of 13, progressing through the youth ranks before signing his first professional contract with the club in 2016. Maunder gained his initial senior exposure during the 2015–16 season, making his Premiership debut off the bench against Bath in October 2015. By early 2017, he had accumulated eight Premiership appearances, including scoring his maiden try for the club in a thrilling 35–35 draw against Wasps on 12 February 2017. His European debut followed on 14 October 2016, starting against in the Champions Cup pool stage at . Over his seven-year senior tenure from 2016 to 2023, Maunder became a mainstay at scrum-half, amassing 141 appearances and contributing 60 points, mainly from 12 tries. He played a pivotal role in the club's domestic successes, including starting contributions in the 2019–20 Gallagher Premiership-winning campaign, where his effective half-back partnership with fly-half and captain helped orchestrate key attacking phases. Maunder also featured in multiple finals, aiding Exeter's back-to-back Premiership and Champions Cup triumphs in 2020 and 2021, respectively, through his sniping runs and precise distribution. Maunder's 13-year association with , spanning academy to senior levels, concluded with his release at the end of the 2022–23 season, marking the end of a formative period that established him as a homegrown talent integral to the club's golden era.

Melbourne Rebels (2024)

In July 2023, following his release from , Jack Maunder signed a one-year with the to join the team for the 2024 Pacific season. As a scrum-half, Maunder adapted to the faster-paced Australian rugby environment, drawing on his extensive experience from over 140 appearances in the English Premiership to contribute to the Rebels' backline. During the 2024 campaign, Maunder made six appearances, including one start, accumulating 101 minutes but providing tactical support in a competitive Pacific lineup that included matches against teams like the , Wellington Hurricanes, and Waikato Chiefs. He scored no points in these outings, with his role focused on game management rather than individual scoring contributions. Despite the brevity of his tenure, Maunder's efforts helped bolster the team's scrum-half depth amid a season marked by the Rebels' push for playoff contention. The ' season concluded amid severe financial turmoil, as the club entered voluntary administration in January with debts exceeding AU$23 million, ultimately leading to their axing from Pacific after the campaign. This dissolution forced Maunder, at 27 years old, to seek new opportunities abroad mid-career, cutting short what was intended as a longer-term move to the southern hemisphere.

SU Agen (2024–present)

In April 2024, following the dissolution of the , Jack Maunder signed a three-year contract with in the French league, committing to the club until 2027. The move was aimed at strengthening Agen's scrum-half position, replacing incumbent Sonotake Takuala, as part of the club's recruitment drive to compete in the second-tier competition at Stade Armandie. Maunder quickly integrated into the squad for the 2024/25 season, starting as scrum-half in the opening match against on August 30, 2024, which Agen lost 21-18. He featured prominently throughout the campaign, appearing in multiple fixtures, including a 59-10 defeat to Colomiers on April 17, 2025. Over the season, Maunder contributed to Agen's efforts with consistent starts, recording notable performances such as try assists and high pass completion rates in games like the 28-23 away win over on 13 September 2024, though the team ultimately finished 14th in the standings. Drawing on his prior experience in , Maunder has adapted to the physical intensity and tactical nuances of , supporting 's promotion aspirations in the ongoing 2025/26 season. In the 2025-26 season, as of November 2025, he has made 9 appearances (all starts), playing 455 minutes with 0 points. As of November 2025, following 11 rounds, sits 6th in the table, with Maunder featuring in the recent 23-27 home loss to US Oyonnax on 14 November.

International career

Youth international career

Maunder represented at under-16 level before progressing to the under-18 team, where he made his debut against at Dalziel RFC in March 2014, starting in a 28-6 victory. Following his debut, Maunder participated in all three matches of the 2014 /AER Under-18 , where secured their third consecutive title with a 30-14 win over in the final. In 2015, he earned three caps for the U18 side during their tour of as part of the International Series, featuring in a 33-8 victory over A, a 15-7 win over , and a 16-23 loss to U18. Maunder transitioned to the Under-20 setup, earning selection for the 2016 Six Nations squad but missing out due to injury. He was also named in the 2017 U20 Six Nations and Under-20 Championship squads but did not make any appearances, having been called up to the senior team for their mid-year tour of . His involvement in these youth squads, supported by his time in the academy, honed his scrum-half skills, including quick decision-making and distribution under pressure, laying the groundwork for senior international consideration.

Senior international career

Maunder earned his sole senior cap for during the mid-year tour of in 2017, under head coach Eddie Jones. Selected as a 20-year-old prospect from , he was named in the matchday squad for the first Test against on 10 2017 at in San Juan. In a high-scoring encounter that won 38-34, Maunder entered the fray as a replacement scrum-half in the final minutes, replacing and providing a brief but energetic cameo that highlighted his potential as an emerging half-back. Despite this promising debut, Maunder did not feature in the second Test of the series or receive further senior call-ups during Jones's tenure, which extended through 2022. His opportunities were curtailed by intense competition at scrum-half from established internationals such as and , who dominated selection across multiple campaigns. Maunder's last involvement with the senior setup came in March 2020, when he was added to the Six Nations training squad ahead of the match against , though he remained uncapped in that tournament. By November 2025, with subsequent coaches and others in charge, no recalls had materialized, leaving his international tally at one appearance.

Personal life

Maunder comes from a family with a long history in rugby and local in . His father, Andy Maunder, is a former player and the family owns Lloyd Maunder Butchers, established in 1898. Jack has helped in the family butcher's shop since he was six years old. In January 2021, during the lockdown, Maunder co-created and released Bounce Back Jack with EYFSHome to motivate children, families, and carers to build resilience. The story follows his journey to becoming a professional rugby player, emphasizing perseverance. All profits were donated to a charity of his choice.

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