James Eddie Explained

James Eddie

Birth Name:

James William Eddie

Birth Date:

3 June 1985

Birth Place:

Glasgow, Scotland

Weight:

112kg (247lb)

Position:

Flanker, Lock

Amatteam1:

Clarkston^[1]

Amatteam2:

Glasgow Southern RFC

Amatteam3:

GHA

Years1:

2004–2016

Clubs1:

Glasgow Warriors

Apps1:

126

Points1:

Repyears1:

2005-06

Repyears2:

2008-10

Repteam1:

Scotland U21

Repteam2:

Scotland A

Repcaps1:

Repcaps2:

Reppoints1:

Reppoints2:

Repsevensyears1:

2011–2015

Repsevensteam1:

Scotland 7s

Repsevenscomp1:

Coachteams1:

GHA (Specialist Skills Coach)

Coachyears1:

2016-

Module2:

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Office:	Sir Willie Purves Quaich
Term Start:	2006
Term End:	2006
Order:	7th

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

On 26 April 2016 James Eddie announced his retirement from playing professional rugby with immediate effect.^[4] 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."^[5] 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."^[4]

In May 2016 he was named as Specialist Skills Coach for GHA.^[6]

External links

James Eddie Glasgow Warriors biography

Notes and References

Web site: Starring Xv – James Eddie – Glasgow Warriors. 17 November 2016. 5 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170305040436/http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/09/03/25/starring-xv-james-eddie. dead.
Web site: James Eddie Glasgow Warriors profile . https://archive.today/20130415043044/http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/team/forwards/3204-james-eddie . dead . 15 April 2013 . 3 December 2012 .
Web site: James Eddie itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics . 3 December 2012 .
Web site: Glasgow stalwart Eddie retires. 26 April 2016. 3 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160503032609/http://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/16/04/26/glasgow-stalwart-eddie-retires. dead.
Web site: Glasgow Warriors stalwart Eddie calls time on Scotstoun career. pro12rugby.com.
Web site: Glasgow Warriors – Coaching role for James Eddie. glasgowwarriors.com.