Introduction
Dino Lamb (born 18 April 1998) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Harlequins in the Premiership Rugby.
Career
Lamb was picked by Harlequins when he was 14 years old, signing his first professional contract in 2016. He featured numerous times for Harlequins in the A-League and Premiership Rugby Sevens Series before making his debut for the senior side against Northampton Saints in September 2017.
Lamb suffered two injuries in short succession at the end of the 2016/17 season, he joined National League side Worthing RFC on loan to help get back to match fitness.
He was a replacement in the Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs on 26 June 2021 as Harlequins won the game 40–38 in the highest-scoring Premiership final ever.
International career
Lamb represented England at age-grade level helping the U20s finish as runners-up in the 2017 U20 World Championships and 2018 U20 Six Nations.
On 5 July 2023, he was selected by Kieran Crowley to be part of an Italy squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches. He made his debut against Ireland on 5 August 2023 .
On 22 August 2023, he was named in the Italy's 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Statistics
List of international test tries
| Try | Opposing team | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Romania
|
San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy | Stadio Riviera delle Palme | Summer Nations Series | 19 August 2023 | Win | 57 – 7 |
| 2 |  Namibia
|
Saint-Etienne, France | Stade Geoffroy Guichard | 2023 Rugby World Cup | 9 September 2023 | Win | 52 – 7 |
Style of play
Lamb is known for his exceptional athleticism as well as his versatility, being able to play across the back row in addition to his usual position in the second row.
Honours
Harlequins
- Premiership Rugby: 2020–21