James King (rugby union, born 1987)

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James King "The King"
Date of birth (1987-03-16) 16 March 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth Pukekohe, New Zealand
Height2.00 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Weight122 kg (19 st 3 lb)
Notable relative(s) Tony Lamborn (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2011 North Harbour 27 (15)
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2011 Blues 4 (0)
2012–13 Rebels 1 (0)
Correct as of 16 April 2012
International career
YearsTeamApps(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]

The King debuted for the United States national rugby union team at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. He qualified through his American mother. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Rebels recruit King". ESPN.co.uk. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Nathan, Ian (2014). "James King heading for Japan". Pitchero.com. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Eagles call for Suniula and King". Americas Rugby News. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
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