Jamie Blamire Explained

Jamie Blamire
Birth Name:Jamie Blamire
Birth Date:22 December 1997
Birth Place:Seaton, Cumbria, England
Height:1.850NaN0
Weight:113kg (249lb)
School:Stainburn School Gosforth Academy
Position:Hooker
Currentclub:Newcastle Falcons
Years1:2016–
Clubs1:Newcastle Falcons
Apps1:17
Points1:10
Repyears1:2017
Repteam1:England U20
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:5
Clubupdate:18 July 2021
Repyears2:2021–
Repteam2:England
Repcaps2:6
Reppoints2:30
Repupdate:19 March 2022

Jamie Blamire (born 22 December 1997) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Newcastle Falcons in Premiership Rugby.[1]

Early life

Blamire was born in Seaton, Cumbria toparents Graeme, a conservatory builder and Julie Tinnion. He has a younger sister called Gemma. He started his rugby career as part of Seaton Rangers RLFC.[2]

Rugby playing career

Blamire came through the Newcastle Academy to sign a first-team deal, and subsequent extensions.[3] In May 2019 he scored a try on his Premiership debut against Gloucester.[3] He is seen as an unusually attacking force for his position.[3]

Blamire scored a try for the England U20 team against Italy[4] during the 2017 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and also featured in the final game against Ireland as England completed the grand slam.[5] He was also a member of the squad that finished runners up to New Zealand at the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[6] [7] In June 2021 he was selected by Eddie Jones for the senior England team[2] and on 4 July 2021 scored a try on his debut against the United States at Twickenham.[8] The following weekend saw him score a hat-trick of tries on his first start in a victory against Canada.[9]

International tries

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Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1 London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 July rugby union tests4 July 2021 Win 43 – 29
2London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 July rugby union testsWin70 – 14
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5London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 Autumn Nations Series6 November 2021Win69 – 3
6London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 Autumn Nations Series13 November 2021Win32 – 15

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamie Blamire . ESPN . 28 December 2020.
  2. Web site: Seaton-born Jamie Blamire called up to England Rugby Union camp. Bridget Dempsey. 22 June 2021. News & Star. 4 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Homegrown Jamie Blamire becomes latest player to commit to Newcastle. 6 February 2020. TheRugby Paper. 4 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Miller. Jack. 24 February 2017. England under-20 secure impressive bonus-point win over Italy. 18 July 2021. Premiership Rugby. en.
  5. Web site: Miller. Jack. 17 March 2017. England under-20 seal grand slam with win over Ireland. 18 July 2021. Premiership Rugby. en.
  6. Web site: Miller. Jack. 31 May 2017. Premiership rugby starlets in action as England under-20s defeat Samoa. 18 July 2021. Premiership Rugby. en.
  7. Web site: World Under-20 Championship final: England 17-64 New Zealand. BBC Sport. 18 June 2017. 18 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Grey. Becky. 4 July 2021. England 43-29 United States. 18 July 2021. BBC Sport. en.
  9. Web site: England 70-14 Canada: Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire score hat-tricks in big win. 10 July 2021. 18 July 2021. BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: Jamie Blamire. 14 November 2021.