James Hadfield (rugby union)

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James Hadfield
Birth nameJames Hadfield
Date of birth (1997-11-27) 27 November 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Brighton and Hove, England
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb)
University University of Bath
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Saracens
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019–21 Bath — ()
2021–22 Richmond — ()
2022–23 Jersey Reds — ()
2023– Saracens — ()
Correct as of 27 January 2024

James Hadfield is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Premiership Rugby club Saracens. [1]

Rugby career

Originally from Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, Hadfield attended the University of Bath between 2017 and 2021, and represented their rugby union team while studying for a degree in health and exercise science. [2] He helped the team to reach the semi-final stages of BUCS Super Rugby twice during this period. [3] From 2019, Hadfield was also dual-registered with Premiership club Bath, appearing for the Bath United reserve team in the Premiership Rugby Shield. [4]

Following graduation from university, Hadfield signed with RFU Championship club Richmond for the 2021–22 season, before transferring to league rivals Jersey Reds a year later. [5] In the 2022–23 season, he scored 11 tries as Jersey won the Championship title for the first time in their history – including a try in the decisive 43–15 win against Ampthill. [6]

On 29 September 2023, Hadfield was made redundant, along with the rest of the Jersey Reds playing squad and staff, after the club ceased trading and went into administration. [7] However, a week later, he found a new club, signing for reigning Premiership champions Saracens – initially on a short-term deal, which was later extended until the end of the 2023–24 season. [8] Hadfield made his Premiership debut away at Exeter Chiefs in October 2023, while his first Premiership tries arrived in the reverse fixture against Exeter in January 2024, when he scored a brace on the way to a 40–22 victory. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "James Hadfield". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "James Hadfield - Professional Rugby Player". LinkedIn . Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "University of Bath storm into semi-finals". Bath Rugby . Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Bath United team to face Gloucester Rugby A at The Rec this evening". Bath Rugby . Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Jersey Reds announce five new signings". BBC Sport . 15 June 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  6. ↑ "Jersey Reds win RFU Championship title after 43-15 win over Ampthill". BBC Sport . 29 April 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "'It's a very sad day': Championship winners Jersey Reds cease trading". ITV . 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "James Hadfield extends Saracens stay". Saracens . 20 December 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  9. ↑ "James Hadfield stars for Saracens in entertaining win over Exeter". Rugby Pass. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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