James Hume (rugby union)

James Hume (born 7 September 1998) is an rugby union player from Belfast, Northern Ireland, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a centre.

James Hume
Date of birth (1998-09-07) 7 September 1998
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight100 kg (16 st; 220 lb)
SchoolRoyal Belfast Academical Institution
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Banbridge 11 (36)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 59 (40)
Correct as of 1 May 2022[1]
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018
2021–		 Ireland U20
Ireland		 7
3		 (5)
(0)
Correct as of 27 February 2022

Early life

Born in Belfast, Hume attended Royal Belfast Academical Institution and was a key part of the team that won three Ulster Schools' Cup's in a row between 2015 and 2017.[2]

Ulster

Hume made his senior debut for Ulster on 29 September 2018, featuring off the bench in the provinces 64–7 defeat at the hands of Munster.[3][4] He signed his first senior contract with Ulster in February 2019, to join the senior squad ahead of the 2019–20 season.[5]

Ireland

Hume made his debut for Ireland under-20s in their 41–38 defeat at the hands of Wales during the 2018 Six Nations Under 20s Championship on 23 February 2018.[6] He also represented the under-20s at the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[7]

He made his debut for the Irish senior side in a 71–10 victory over the United States on 10 July 2021.[8]

References
  1. ItsRugby profile
  2. "Ulster's James Hume relives big Benetton tackle and looks ahead to bigger future". Belfast Telegraph. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Warwick set for 100th cap in Thomond Park". Ulster Rugby. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Academy due make Senior debuts". Ulster Rugby. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Academy trio commit futures to Ulster". Ulster Rugby. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  6. "Ireland U-20s Edged Out By Wales In Electric Eleven-Try Thriller". Irish Rugby. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  7. "Ireland U-20s Secure World Championship Status With Winning Finish". Irish Rugby. 17 June 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  8. "Baloucoune wonder try sparks Ireland to life as they put 71 points on USA". the42. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
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