About Steve James
Born 1960. Steve James is an Australian rugby union player.
Stephen Leslie Keith James (born 23 July 1960 in Darlinghurst, New South Wales) is a former Australian rugby union player and currently, rugby league coach. He played as a fly-half.
Career Between 1983 and 1989, James was part of the New South Wales representative team, for which he played 10 times. James debuted for the Wallabies immediately before the 1987 Rugby World Cup against Korea, and then, during the tournament, he disputed only the match against England in the pool stage; later, he disputed the Bledisloe Cup in 1987 and in 1988, his last cap. After his retirement, James moved to a coaching career: from 2004 to 2006, he coached Carlingford Cougars, a rugby league team from Balmain in New South Wales, and was part of Balmain Tigers' coaching staff.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Steve James?
Australian rugby union footballer, and rugby league coach
When was Steve James born?
Steve James was born on 23 July 1960 in Sydney.
What is Steve James's occupation?
Steve James is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Steve James?
Steve James is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve James (rugby)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve James. https://biography.guide/steve-james-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Steve James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-james-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Steve James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-james-rugby-union-player/.
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