James Eddie
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| Full name | James William Eddie | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 June 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker, Lock | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| GHA | |||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2004–2016 | Glasgow Warriors | 126 | (35) |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2005-06 2008-10 |
Scotland U21 Scotland A |
3 6 |
(0) (0) |
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| 2011–2015 | Scotland 7s | 13 (50 pts.) | |
James Eddie (born 3 June 1985) is a Scottish former professional Rugby Union player. He played as a flanker or lock for Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness PRO12.[1]
Eddie has represented both Scotland A and Scotland Sevens and has made 126 appearances for his club since joining as an apprentice in 2004 and earning his professional contract in 2006.[2]
On 26 April 2016 James Eddie announced his retirement from playing professional rugby with immediate effect.[3] A huge fans favourite, Eddie paid tribute to the fans on his retiral: "The Glasgow Warriors supporters have always had my back, they've been amazing and I want to thank them for all the support they've given me."[4] This was echoed by Gregor Townsend: “James has been a great role model for what the Warriors are all about - working hard every day to improve himself and also doing all he can to get the best out of his teammates. He has also been a great ambassador for the club and is rightly held in high regard from our supporters."[3]
Reference List
- ↑ "James Eddie Glasgow Warriors profile". Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ↑ "James Eddie itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- 1 2 "Glasgow stalwart Eddie retires".
- ↑ "Glasgow Warriors stalwart Eddie calls time on Scotstoun career". pro12rugby.com.