Jim Hamilton (rugby player)

Infobox Rugby Union biography
playername = Jim Hamilton


fullname = James Leigh Hamilton
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|11|17|df=yes
cityofbirth = Swindon
countryofbirth = England
height = height|ft=6|in=8
weight = 19 st 9 lb (126 kg)
nickname = Big Jim
school = Coundon Court School
relatives =
position = Lock
currentclub = Edinburgh Rugby
clubnumber = 4
youthyears =
1999 ‐ 2003
youthclubs = Barker's Butts
Leicester Academy
years = 2003 ‐
2008-
clubs = Leicester Tigers
Edinburgh Rugby
caps(points) = 73 (20)
0 (0)
repyears = 2006 ‐
repteam = Scotland
repcaps(points) = 13
pcupdate =
repupdate =

James Hamilton or Big Jim Hamilton (born 17 November 1982) is a Scottish rugby union footballer who plays for Scottish club Edinburgh Rugby and Scotland.

Born in Swindon, England, the son of a soldier also called James who was a sergeant in the Queen's Own Highlanders. He was educated at Coundon Court School in Coventry, and played for Barkers Butts R.F.C before joining Leicester. He also spent a summer playing in New Zealand in order to advance his potential.

Known as Big Jim because he is 6'8" and 19 st 11 lb he was both the tallest and heaviest member of the Leicester squad.

He played for England at U21 level but decided to opt for senior honours with Scotland. He was the 1000th man to be capped by Scotland when he made an appearance off the bench against Romania in 11 November 2006. He gained his second cap off the bench against Australia when called up at the last minute for Nathan Hines, over confusion over whether or not Hines was suspended. He was included in the 2007 World Cup squad making several appearances during the group stages.Jim has just signed a three year contract with Edinburgh Rugby.

References

External links

* [http://www.tigers.co.uk/5632_282.php Tigers profile]
* [http://www.scottishrugby.org/sru/index.cfm?0C2EA9C5-07C3-7191-B5FC-5DFDEAF0E0EE&squad_uuid=78732359-B554-30A5-8C4D-C60E01CE7ED5&org_uuid=F5DF887B-E238-AAEF-622C-9E64FFA6EE5C Scotland profile]