James Thompson (rugby union)

James Thompson (born 13 July 1999 in New Zealand)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. His playing position is flanker. He has signed for the Chiefs wider training squad in 2020.[2][3][4]

James Thompson
Date of birth (1999-07-13) 13 July 1999
Place of birthWhakatane, New Zealand
Height192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
SchoolSt. Peter's School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Waikato, Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Waikato 2 (0)
Correct as of 20 June 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 New Zealand U20 1 (0)
Correct as of 20 June 2020

Reference list
  1. "James Thompson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  2. "Adam Thomson joins replacement players" (Press release). Chiefs. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  3. "James Thompson". ESPN. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  4. "Former All Black Adam Thomson joins the Chiefs two years after serious spine injury". Stuff.co.nz. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.


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