James Nixon (rugby league)

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James Nixon
Personal information
Born (1985-08-10) 10 August 1985 (age 36) [1]
Dalton-in-Furness, England
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2004–14 Barrow Raiders 17613700548
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2009 Scotland 350020
Source: [2] [3]

James Nixon (born 10 August 1985) is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer. He played on the wing for the Barrow Raiders in the Co-operative Championship. He represented Scotland at international level on three occasions in 2009. [4]

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Background

He was born in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, he is of Scottish descent.

Career

Nixon announced his retirement from the game before the beginning of the 2013 season, but returned later that year to play for amateur side Dalton. [5] He re-signed for Barrow ahead of the 2014 season. [6]

Career records

Nixon is seventh in Barrow's all time try scorers list with 137 tries. [5]

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References

  1. Tim Butcher; Daniel Spencer. Gillette Rugby League Yearbook 2011-12. League Publications Limited. ISBN   978-1-901347-24-1.
  2. RLP
  3. "Player Summary: James Nixon". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  4. "Match Report". The Official Website of Lebanese Rugby League. 1 November 2009. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. 1 2 "Barrow Raiders bid to lure Nixon back". North West Evening Mail. CN Group. 24 October 2013. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  6. "Barrow: James Nixon ends retirement to rejoin Raiders". BBC Sport. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2014.