Jamie Smith (rugby union) explained

Jamie Smith
Birth Name:Jamie Smith
Birth Date:25 June 1988
Birth Place:Ballymena, Northern Ireland
Height:178cm (70inches)
Weight:86kg (190lb)
School:Cambridge House Grammar School, Campbell College Belfast
Ru Position:Full back
Youthyears1: 
Years1:2009-2011
Clubs1:Ulster
Apps1:17
Points1:15
Years2:2011–2013
Clubs2:NG Dragons
Apps2:6
Points2:0
Ru Clubupdate:11:31, 29 Oct 2011 (UTC)
Superyears1: 
Repyears1: 
Ru Sevensnationalyears1: 

Jamie Smith (born 25 June 1988) is a retired rugby union player from Ballymena, Northern Ireland, who progressed through the Ulster Academy. His usual position was Full back.

Rugby career

Smith was voted Ulster Young Player of the Year in 2009. In September 2011 he joined Newport Gwent Dragons. He was released by Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the 2012–13 season due to a career ending injury.[1]

Jamie is now Director of Rugby at Ballymena RFC. He is overseeing a transitional period where the club is experiencing generational change. This sees the club remain in division 2A, having utilised a young squad throughout the season with inexperienced coaching staff.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Dragons confirm player exits. South Wales Argus. Chris Kirwan. Newsquest Media Group. 15 May 2013.