James King (rugby union, born 1986)

James King (born 31 March 1986) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Edinburgh Rugby in the Pro14.[1]

James King
Birth nameJames King
Date of birth (1986-03-31) 31 March 1986 (age 38)
Place of birthBerwick-upon-Tweed, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
SchoolBerwick High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–10 Melrose RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004 2007
2007–08
2010–13
Border Reivers
L'Aquila
Edinburgh
4

30
(15)

(5)
Correct as of 3 June 2013
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Scotland U21
Scotland U19
Scotland U18

Background

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He has also represented Scotland at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level and was educated at Berwick High School. He has had spells with both Border Reivers and L'Aquila, the outfit from central Italy.

King scored his first try for the club away to Connacht in April 2011, and followed this up by signing a two-year contract extension four days later.

References

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  1. ^ "James King". Edinburgh Rugby. Archived from the original on 30 August 2012.