Who is Joe Marler?
Joe Marler is that unmistakable English rugby personality, a prop who made mud, bruises, and wild haircuts part of British sporting culture. He spent his entire pro career at Harlequins, tallying up hundreds of appearances, and he never lost his sense of humor or his edge, even while crunching bones on the field. Marler played for England in nearly 100 Tests, helped the team to several Six Nations triumphs, and was a linchpin in both 2012 and 2021 Premiership-winning squads. Off the pitch? Just as memorable a bit of a joker, never shy with an opinion, and not above self-deprecating stories (like admitting once he misunderstood a scrum call so badly, he ended up hugging the opposition). The rugby world will miss him, but honestly, it’s hard to believe Joe will stay quiet for long.
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How Old is Joe Marler?
Joe Marler is 35 years old, born on July 7, 1990. Thirty-five, a ripe age for rugby retirement, but positively adolescent if you’ve ever been tackled by one of his famous bear hugs. Marler’s years in rugby are like dog years: each season feels like three because he played every minute like it was the World Cup final. It’s a bit surreal seeing the guy, who always seemed perpetually “in his prime,” now reminiscing about the old days over coffee.
Joe Marler’s Wife
Joe Marler’s wife is Daisy Marler, and from everything he’s said, she’s not just his better half; she’s the one who kept their home running while he ran face-first into a pack of international forwards. They married in 2017 and have four kids, which, judging by Joe’s stories, likely means even more chaos at home than on the pitch. Marler has joked about Daisy’s superhuman patience. Apparently, it was she who finally convinced him, “Enough headbutting, time for headspace.” That’s real love in action.
Joe Marler’s Podcast
Joe Marler’s podcast, “Joe Marler’s Things People Do,” is like hanging out in a rugby locker room if the topic were everyday odd jobs and the banter was just as quick-witted. With co-host Tom Fordyce, Marler interviews people you might never meet, beekeepers, sewer workers, and goat yoga instructors in the same playful, unfiltered tone he brought to interviews after a muddy win. It’s a podcast that manages to be funny, oddly touching, and, at times, just delightfully weird. If you want a taste, there’s this episode where Joe tried to milk a goat. Let’s just say, rugby props are better at lifting heavy things than at gentle tasks.
So that’s Joe Marler: larger than life on the field, refreshingly honest off, someone who managed to keep things real, even as the world of professional rugby spun around him.
Disclaimer:
All information is based on publicly available sources and official interviews. Details such as personal life and career milestones reflect data accurate as of 2025.
