Jamie Cudmore facts for kids
Cudmore in 2009
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| Birth name | Jamie Cudmore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 September 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (18 st 8 lb; 260 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jamie Cudmore (born September 6, 1978) is a Canadian former professional rugby union player. He played as a lock and also as a flanker. A lock is a player who helps win the ball in line-outs and scrums, while a flanker is a fast player who helps defend and attack. Jamie was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He started his rugby journey with Capilano RFC in British Columbia. Later, he played professionally in Wales for Llanelli and Llandovery. He also played in France for Grenoble, Clermont, and Oyonnax. His teammates often called him "Cuddles."
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Playing for Canada and Club Teams
Jamie Cudmore first played for the Canadian national rugby team in 2002. This match was against the United States. He represented Canada in four different Rugby World Cup tournaments. These were in 2003, 2007, 2011, and 2015.
Winning the Top 14 Championship
On May 29, 2010, Jamie's team, ASM Clermont Auvergne, won a big championship. They won the Top 14 Championship in France. They beat USA Perpignan with a score of 19–6. This exciting game took place at the Stade de France. This victory was very special because it was the first time Clermont had won a French national title in their club's history.
Retirement from Rugby
Jamie Cudmore decided to retire from playing professional rugby at the end of the 2016–2017 season. He had a long and successful career.
Life Outside Rugby
Jamie Cudmore has shared that rugby helped him a lot when he was younger. He learned to use his energy and strength in a positive way through the sport. Rugby taught him discipline and teamwork.
His Family
Jamie has two younger brothers. One of them is an actor named Daniel Cudmore. Daniel is known for playing the character Colossus in the X-Men movies. His other younger brother, Luke Cudmore, also played rugby. Luke represented the Canada U21 rugby team.
Jamie is married to Jennifer, who is from Newfoundland. They have a daughter named Maelle. The family lives in the Clermont-Ferrand area of France.
Businesses and Hobbies
Jamie owns a wine bar in France called "Vinomania." He also has a sports bar and nightclub called "The Five." His wife, Jennifer, is an entrepreneur. She has a special business degree. Together, they started their own wine label called "Sin Bin." The Chardonnay wine is called 'Yellow Card,' and the Pinot Noir Gamay is called 'Red Card.' These names are a fun way to refer to the penalty cards used in rugby!
