James Parkes (rugby player)

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.

James Parkes

Date of birth	(1980-11-30) 30 November 1980
Place of birth	Chelmsford, Essex
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	98 kg (15 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2001–2004 2004–2006 2006–2010 Saracens Gloucester Rugby Leeds Carnegie 40 (0)

References

1. "James Parkes bio". Leeds Tykes. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
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. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.

External links

• Premiership rugby profile