James Collins (rugby player)

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James Collins (born 8 February 1986) is an English rugby union player. He currently plays for Worcester Warriors in the Guinness Premiership. He plays as a flanker.

A product of the Academy system, back row Collins started the EDF Energy Cup victory over Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens in September 2006 and European Challenge Cup game with Clermont in October 2006. He has also made a number of impressive Guinness ‘A’ league appearances.

Young gun James Collins is part of a crop of rising stars at Sixways eager to stake a first team claim.

Collins signed a new two-year deal in March 2007 that means he will remain at Sixways until 2009.

In January 2008, Collins was selected to play for the England Sevens team for their IRB Sevens World Series games.

External links

* [http://www.wrfc.co.uk/1466_98.php Worcester Warriors Profile] at [http://www.wrfc.co.uk/ WRFC.co.uk]
* [http://www.guinnesspremiership.com/112_146.php?player=19898&includeref=dynamic Guinness Premiership Profile] at [http://www.guinnesspremiership.com/ GuinnessPremiership.com]