James Glover (rugby league)

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James Glover
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Personal information
Full nameJames Glover
Born (1993-12-02) 2 December 1993 (age 30)
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight14 st 13 lb (95 kg)
Playing information
Position Stand-off, Centre, Wing, Scrum-half
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2015–18 Dewsbury Rams 6624520200
2016(loan)Hemel Stags 10000
2019–21 Sheffield Eagles 32153064
2022– York Knights 4717610190
2023(loan)Sheffield Eagles 1030012
Total156591160466
Source: [1] [2]
As of 21 August 2023

James Glover (born 2 December 1993) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship.

Contents

Glover has previously played for the Dewsbury Rams [3] and spent time on loan at the Hemel Stags in Kingstone Press League 1. [4]

Background

Glover was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Career

Sheffield Eagles

In October 2018 Glover joined the Sheffield Eagles on a two-year deal. [5]

After a good start to the 2019 season, Glover suffered a knee injury against Barrow Raiders which put him out of action for 9 months.

York Knights

Following three seasons with the Eagles it was announced in 2021 that Glover was set to leave the club at the end of the season. [6] In October 2021 he signed for York Knights. [7]

Return to Sheffield Eagles

During his spell at York Knights it was reported on 6 Jul 2023 that he had re-joined Sheffield Eagles, albeit on loan. [8] On 8 November 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Sheffield on a permanent two-year deal. [9]

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References

  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Players returning as Rams plot Shield tilt". Dewsbury Reporter. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  4. "Match Centre". Sportinglife. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  5. "Eagles swoop for Dewsbury trio". Sheffield Eagles. 26 October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 November 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  6. "Eagles announce departures". Sheffield Eagles. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  7. "Glover joins the Knights". York City Knights. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  8. "Sheffield Eagles loan 'came out of the blue' for Knights' James Glover". York Press. 6 Jul 2023. Retrieved 21 Aug 2023.
  9. "Loan Eagle Glover becomes permanent". Sheffield Eagles. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.