James Eddie

James Eddie (born 3 June 1985) is a Scottish former professional Rugby Union player. He played as a flanker or lock for Glasgow Warriors in the Guinness PRO12.[2]

James Eddie

Birth name	James William Eddie
Date of birth	(1985-06-03) 3 June 1985
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Lock Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) - Clarkston[1] Glasgow Southern RFC[1] GHA () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2004–2016 Glasgow Warriors 126 (35) National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2005-06 2008-10 Scotland U21 Scotland A 3 6 (0) (0) National sevens team(s) Years Team Comps 2011–2015 Scotland 7s 13 (50 pts.) Teams coached Years Team 2016- GHA (Specialist Skills Coach)

Eddie has represented both Scotland A and Scotland Sevens and has made 126 appearances for his club since joining as an apprentice in 2004 and earning his professional contract in 2006.[3]

On 26 April 2016 James Eddie announced his retirement from playing professional rugby with immediate effect.[4] A huge fans favourite, Eddie paid tribute to the fans on his retiral: "The Glasgow Warriors supporters have always had my back, they've been amazing and I want to thank them for all the support they've given me."[5] This was echoed by Gregor Townsend: “James has been a great role model for what the Warriors are all about - working hard every day to improve himself and also doing all he can to get the best out of his teammates. He has also been a great ambassador for the club and is rightly held in high regard from our supporters."[4]

In May 2016 he was named as Specialist Skills Coach for GHA.[6]