James Eddie
Birth nameJames William Eddie
Date of birth (1985-06-03) 3 June 1985
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Clarkston[1]
Glasgow Southern RFC[1]
GHA		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–2016 Glasgow Warriors 126 (35)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005-06
2008-10		 Scotland U21
Scotland A		 3
6		 (0)
(0)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2011–2015 Scotland 7s 13 (50 pts.)
Coaching career
Years Team
2016- GHA (Specialist Skills Coach)
7th Sir Willie Purves Quaich
In office
2006–2006
Preceded byStuart Corsar
Succeeded byMoray Low

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]

Reference List

  1. 1 2 "Starring Xv – James Eddie – Glasgow Warriors".
  2. ↑ "James Eddie Glasgow Warriors profile". Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  3. ↑ "James Eddie itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Glasgow stalwart Eddie retires".
  5. ↑ "Glasgow Warriors stalwart Eddie calls time on Scotstoun career". pro12rugby.com.
  6. ↑ "Glasgow Warriors – Coaching role for James Eddie". glasgowwarriors.com.
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