James King (rugby union, born 1987)
For other people with the same name, see James King.
Date of birth | 16 March 1987 | ||
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Place of birth | Pukekohe, New Zealand | ||
Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 6 1⁄2 in) | ||
Weight | 111 kg (17 st 7 lb) | ||
Notable relative(s) | Tony Lamborn (cousin) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Lock | ||
Provincial/State sides | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2009–2011 | North Harbour | 27 | (15) |
Super Rugby | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2011 2012–13 |
Blues Rebels |
4 1 |
(0) (0) |
correct as of 16 April 2012. | |||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2016– | United States | 2 | (0) |
correct as of 26 June 2015. |
James King (born 16 March 1987) is a rugby union player. His regular playing position is lock.
King was born in Pukekohe, New Zealand. He previously represented the Rebels[1] and the Blues in Super Rugby. In 2014 King left the Rebels for a contract in Japan, playing for the Yakult Levins.[2]
King debuted for the United States national rugby union team at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. He qualified through his American mother.[3]
References
- ↑ "Rebels recruit King". ESPN.co.uk. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ↑ Nathan, Ian (2014). "James King heading for Japan". Pitchero.com. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ↑ "Eagles call for Suniula and King". Americas Rugby News. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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