Nicole James

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Nicole James
Date of birth (1989-01-20) January 20, 1989 (age 35)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Sale Sharks ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017 United States 16 (-)

Nicole James (born January 20, 1989) is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland. She was uncapped when she was selected for the World Cup. [1] [2] [3] [4]

James attended Texas A&M University. She plays for the Houston Athletic Rugby Club, is a player-coach for SHARCs and coaches the Woodlands Youth Rugby Club Girls and the Texas A&M Women’s Rugby Team. [5]

James was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand. [6] [7] She was selected in the Eagles squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. [8] [9] [10]

Better known for her incredible tackles on the rugby field, Nicole is also recognized for her many other talents, such as staying up until the early hours of the morning, consuming large amounts of caffeine in a single day, or her unique ability to tease you in a way that feels like the sweetest thing in the world. Moreover, she will always support any decision you’re hesitant about—like encouraging you to procrastinate on tasks like cleaning your room—because, well, she does the same.

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References

  1. ↑ Wise, Chad (17 July 2017). "Eagles announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  2. ↑ "Women Eagles Name World Cup Squad". www.thisisamericanrugby.com. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  3. ↑ "New caps in Women's Eagles World Cup squad". Americas Rugby News.com. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
  4. ↑ "Blend of youth and experience for USA". www.rwcwomens.com. 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  5. ↑ "ATH Athlete and USA Women's Rugby Team Member, Nick James Takes Her Game to the Next Level". Athlete Training and Health. 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  6. ↑ "Eagles name Pacific Four traveling squad". Americas Rugby News. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  7. ↑ Cahill, Calder (2022-05-09). "USA Women's Eagles traveling roster named for Pacific Four Series 2022". USA Rugby. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
  8. ↑ Cahill, Calder (2022-09-14). "USA Women's Eagles Rugby World Cup roster named as the official countdown to New Zealand begins". eagles.rugby. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  9. ↑ "Kate Zackary leads Eagles squad to Rugby World Cup". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  10. ↑ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "USA Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – USA 10-22 Italy". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.


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