James Martens
| Born | 17 August 2005 Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Brisbane Boys' College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Hentie Martens (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Martens (born 17 August 2005) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds in the Super Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]
Early career
Australian-born, Martens attended Brisbane Boys' College where he played rugby.[2] A member of the Reds academy,[3] he plays his club rugby for GPS.[4] In 2025, he represented the Australia U20 national side.[5] He is the son of former Springbok Hentie Martens.[6]
Professional career
Martens was first named in the Reds squad for the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition,[7] He had previously debuted against Tonga in August 2025.[8] He was then named in the Reds squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season,[9] before signing a new contract in January 2026.[10] He made his debut for the Reds in Round 1 of the season against the Waratahs.[11]
References
- ^ "James Martens". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "20-year-old halfback commits to Queensland Reds through 2027". Rugby Pass. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Australia U18s duo earn Queensland starts as Reds prepare for Koroibete's Wild Knights". Rugby.com.au. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "2025 Hospital Cup season preview: GPS with Sio Kite". Rugby News. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Martens mastery as Aussie U20s down Scotland to keep World Championship hopes alive". Rugby.com.au. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "New Faces...Five to Watch as the Reds Launch Super Rugby AUS". Queensland Rugby. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Trevor King Signs With Queensland Reds as Super Rugby AUS Squad Announced" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "Reds name eight debutants to face Tonga in Nuku'alofa". Queensland Reds. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Queensland Reds announce squad for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Halfback James Martens re-signs with Queensland Reds through 2027". Queensland Reds. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Jorgensen double helps NSW Waratahs to Super derby win". Rugby.com.au. 13 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
External links
- James Martens at ItsRugby.co.uk
- James Martens at all.rugby/
- James Martens at rugbydatabase.co.nz/