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Jordan James

b. 1980

English rugby league footballer and coach

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Born 1980. Jordan James is a British rugby league player.

Jordan James (born 24 May 1980) is a former Wales international rugby league footballer who played as a in the 2000s and 2010s.

He played for in the Super League for the Wigan Warriors, Crusaders RL along with the South Wales Scorpions, the Swinton Lions, the Widnes Vikings, the Castleford Tigers, the Sheffield Eagles and the Salford City Reds.

After retiring from playing, James has gone on to have a successful career coaching and inspiring younger Wigan Warriors' players.

Background James was born in Bath, Avon, England.

International honours James has been captain numerous times for Wales while at Salford, Sheffield, Castleford, Widnes and Celtic Crusaders.

He was named Wales' player of the year for 2009.

In 2010 he represented Wales again in the 2010 Alitalia European Cup.

He represented Wales in the 2011 Four Nations.

He represented Wales in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

Personal life He appeared in the fourth series of the ITV dating show Take Me Out, which aired on 1 December 2012. He got a date with Victoria after becoming the first person in the history of the show to still have all 30 lights left on in the final round.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jordan James?

English rugby league footballer and coach

When was Jordan James born?

Jordan James was born on 24 May 1980 in Bath.

What is Jordan James's occupation?

Jordan James is a rugby league player.

What nationality is Jordan James?

Jordan James is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jordan James

· Wikidata: Q16220972

· DBpedia: Jordan James (rugby league)

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