James Mitchell (rugby union)
English rugby union player
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James Mitchell (born 11 February 1995) is an English rugby union player. He primarily plays as a scrum-half. Mitchell plays for RFU Championship side Jersey Reds. Prior to this, he played with Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints in Premiership Rugby and Pro14 side Connacht.
11 February 1995
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| Born | James Edward Mitchell 11 February 1995 Maidstone, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Lymm High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Alex Mitchell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mitchell made his professional debut for Sale Sharks against Worcester Warriors on 25 January 2014.[1] During his time with the club he had loan spells with Chester and Rotherham Titans.
On 7 June 2017, it was announced that Mitchell, who qualifies to play for Ireland via his grandmother, had signed a two-year contract with Irish province Connacht.[2] He made 26 appearances in two seasons with the side.[3]
Mitchell joined Premiership Rugby side Northampton Saints on a short-term contract ahead of the 2019–20 season.[4]
At conclusion of his contract with Northampton he joined RFU Championship side Doncaster Knights.[5]