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This page is about the Welsh rugby league player. For the American soccer player, see Jordan James (soccer). For the youth international footballer, see Jordan James (footballer, born 2004).
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Jordan James
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Personal information
Born (1980-05-24) 24 May 1980 (age 45)
Bath, Somerset, England
Playing information
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 16 st 1 lb (102 kg)
Position Prop, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2003–04 Sheffield Eagles 30 15 0 0 60
2005–06 Castleford Tigers 22 9 0 0 36
2006 Wigan Warriors 6 3 0 0 12
2006–07 Widnes Vikings 49 10 0 0 40
2008–11 Crusaders RL 80 16 0 0 64
2010(loan) → South Wales Scorpions 2 0 0 0 0
2010(loan) → Widnes Vikings 6 0 0 0 0
2012–13 Salford City Reds 44 6 0 0 24
2014 Wigan Warriors 17 2 0 0 8
2014(loan) → Workington Town 5 1 0 0 4
2015 Swinton Lions 23 2 0 0 8
Total 284 64 0 0 256
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2003–13 Wales 30 9 0 0 36

Jordan James (born 24 May 1980) is a former professional rugby league player from Wales. He played as a prop or second-row forward. He was known for his strong play in the 2000s and 2010s.

Jordan played for many teams during his career. These included the Wigan Warriors, Crusaders RL, Widnes Vikings, Castleford Tigers, Sheffield Eagles, and Salford City Reds. He also played for the Wales national team.

Before becoming a professional rugby league player, Jordan was a Royal Marine. He served with the Marines in Iraq. He also earned the King's Badge during his training. After retiring from playing, Jordan started coaching. He now helps inspire younger players at the Wigan Warriors.

Early Life and Background

Jordan James was born on May 24, 1980. His birthplace was Bath, England. He grew up to become a strong and dedicated athlete.

Playing Career Highlights

Jordan James played for several teams in the Super League. This is the top rugby league competition in Europe.

Playing for Different Clubs

  • Sheffield Eagles: He started his career here in 2003.
  • Castleford Tigers: He joined them in 2005.
  • Wigan Warriors: Jordan had two spells with Wigan. He first played for them in 2006. He returned for a second time in 2014.
  • Widnes Vikings: He played for Widnes from 2006 to 2007. He also had a loan spell there in 2010.
  • Crusaders RL: He was a key player for the Crusaders from 2008 to 2011.
  • Salford City Reds: He played for Salford from 2012 to 2013.
  • Swinton Lions: He finished his career playing for Swinton in 2015.

International Appearances for Wales

Jordan James proudly represented his country, Wales, many times. He was even captain for the Welsh team on several occasions.

  • First Call-Up: He was first named in the Wales squad in 2003.
  • World Cup Squads: He played for Wales in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup warm-up. He also represented Wales in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
  • European Cup: In 2010, he played for Wales in the 2010 Alitalia European Cup.
  • Four Nations: He also played in the 2011 Four Nations tournament.
  • Player of the Year: In 2009, Jordan was named Wales' player of the year. This was a big honor for him.

Life Outside Rugby

Jordan James also appeared on a TV show.

Television Appearance

He was on the ITV dating show Take Me Out. This episode aired on December 1, 2012. He was the first person on the show to keep all 30 lights on until the final round. This meant all the contestants wanted to go on a date with him! He ended up going on a date with Victoria.

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