James Parkes (rugby union)

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James Parkes (born 30 November 1980 in Chelmsford, Essex, England) is a former English professional Rugby union football player for Leeds Tykes. His usual position is at hooker. He retired then in 2007.[1] But in November 2010 he was brought out of retirement to be on the bench to play Sale Sharks after an injury to Andy Titterrell.[2] He formerly played for Gloucester Rugby[3] and Saracens F.C.

James Parkes
Date of birth (1980-11-30) 30 November 1980 (age 43)
Place of birthChelmsford, Essex
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2004
2004–2006
2006–2010
Saracens
Gloucester Rugby
Leeds Carnegie


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References edit

  1. ^ "James Parkes bio". Leeds Tykes. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Leeds Carnegie in talks to fill their hooking role". BBC Sport. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Gloucester Sign Parkes". The RFU. 8 June 2004. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.

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