James Tilley (rugby league)

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James Tilley
Personal information
Full nameJames Tilley
Born (1993-11-11) 11 November 1993 (age 31)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight14 st 0 lb (89 kg)
Playing information
Position Hooker, Loose forward, Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2013–14 St Helens 30000
2014(loan)Rochdale Hornets 150000
2015–16 Rochdale Hornets 469000
2017–19 Whitehaven 4740016
2019– North Wales Crusaders 70000
Total118130016
Source: [1] [2] [3]
As of 22 December 2020

James Tilley (born 11 November 1993) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for North Wales Crusaders in League 1.

Contents

In 2013, Tilley made his début for the club against Super League club Castleford Tigers. [4]

Early years

Tilley started his career playing for amateur club Ince Rose Bridge in his hometown of Wigan. He studied The Sutton Academy in St Helens. [5]

Playing career

He was signed by St. Helens at the age of 10. Prior to signing for the first team, he won Under 16s, 18s and 19s Player Of The Year awards in consecutive years. A versatile back rower, he has also been known to play prop. His preferred position is on the bench. He has now signed for North West Men’s League Division 4 team Rochdale Cobras.

References

  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "First Team".
  4. "Match Facts | St Helens v Castleford - 1st April 2013 | Sky Sports | Rugby League News". Sky Sports. 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  5. "The Sutton Academy". The Sutton Academy. Retrieved 9 December 2013.