Kane James
Welsh rugby player (born 2005)
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Kane James (born 26 March 2005) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays in the back row for Exeter Chiefs and the Wales national team.
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| Born | 26 March 2005[1] Haverfordwest, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Sedbergh School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Born in Wales, he is from Haverfordwest, he began playing rugby at the age of seven year-old in Cardiff for St Peter's Rugby Club where he played until he was 16 years-old. He received a scholarship to attend Sedbergh School in Cumbria, and part of the Newcastle Falcons academy before moving to Exeter Chiefs.[3][4]
Career
He represented Wales at under-18 level.[5] He then played for the England U20 side which won the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and the 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship.[6][7] He went on to pay for England U20 in the 2025 U20 Six Nations, with his performances including a try in a win over France U20 in Bath on 7 February 2025.[8]
He made his senior debut for Exeter Chiefs on 23 March 2025, in a 52-38 defeat to Bristol Bears in the Rugby Premiership.[9] In June 2025, he was named in the England U20 squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.[10]
James confirmed his international allegiance with Wales, and was selected by Steve Tandy for the 2026 Nations Championship.[11][12] On 11 July, he was made his senior international debut as a replacement for Wales against Argentina during the 2026 Nations Championship.[13][14]
Personal life
Honours
- England U20
- World Rugby Under 20 Championship
Champion (1): 2024
