James Parkes (rugby union)

For other people with the same name, see James Parkes.

James Parkes
Born (1980-11-30) 30 November 1980
Chelmsford, Essex
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2004 Saracens
2004–2006 Gloucester Rugby
2006–2010 Leeds Carnegie 40 (0)

James Parkes (born 30 November 1980 in Chelmsford, Essex, England) is a former English professional Rugby union football player for Leeds Tykes. His usual position is at hooker. He retired then in 2007.[1] But in November 2010 he was brought out of retirement to be on the bench to play Sale Sharks after an injury to Andy Titterrell.[2] He formerly played for Gloucester Rugby[3] and Saracens F.C.

References

  1. ^ "James Parkes bio". Leeds Tykes. Retrieved 31 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ "Leeds Carnegie in talks to fill their hooking role". BBC Sport. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Gloucester Sign Parkes". The RFU. 8 June 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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