About James Topping
Born 1974. James Topping is a British rugby union player.
James “Jimmy” Topping(born 18 December 1974) is an Irish rugby former player and current coach. As a player, he won eight caps for the Ireland national rugby union team between 1996 and 2003, playing on the wing. Topping was born in Belfast and played his club rugby for Ballymena and Ulster.
Topping also played sevens for the Ireland national rugby sevens team. He played at the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens and also played several legs on the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Since retiring from playing, Topping has been involved in coaching, including Ulster youth rugby, and the Ireland national rugby sevens team.
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Who is James Topping?
rugby union player from Northern Ireland
When was James Topping born?
James Topping was born on 18 December 1974 in Belfast.
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James Topping is a rugby union player.
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James Topping is British.
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