James McCarthy (rugby union)

James McCarthy (born 5 January 1999) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a wing or fullback.

For other people named James McCarthy, see James McCarthy (disambiguation).
James McCarthy
Date of birth (1999-01-05) 5 January 1999
Place of birthNewport, Wales
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight84 kg (13.2 st; 185 lb)
SchoolCaerleon Comprehensive School
Newport High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UL Bohemians
Cross Keys		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 Dragons 0 (0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Wales U18 Schools
Wales U18
Ireland U20
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
Wales Sevens 1

Early life

McCarthy was born in Newport, Wales to an Irish father and a Welsh mother. He attended Caerleon Comprehensive School and Newport High School. He had been part of the Bristol Rovers academy and began playing rugby union aged 12, going on to represent Wales at under-18 schools level and scoring two tries in their win against Ireland under-18 schools in 2017, as well as being a member of the Newport Gwent Dragons academy.[1]

Move to Ireland

Following his performances in his native Wales, McCarthy, who had been identified through the Irish Exiles pathway, was contacted by the Irish Rugby Football Union, who offered him a place in Munster's academy.[1] McCarthy spent two seasons with the province, featuring for their 'A' team on a number of occasions, and earning five caps for Ireland under-20s and playing against Wales, before opting to return to Wales in April 2019.[2]

Return to Wales

McCarthy rejoined Dragons upon his return to Wales,[3] and was called up to the Wales Sevens squad in January 2020.[4] Because McCarthy never played for Ireland Wolfhounds, Ireland's designated 'capture' team, he remained eligible for Wales selection.[3] He was released by the Dragons at the end of the 2019–20 season.[5]

References
  1. "'A team like Munster coming in for me, I was a bit star-struck really'". The42. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  2. "Ireland U20 winger drops out of Munster academy to return to Wales". The42. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  3. "Dragons sign Ireland U20s wing McCarthy after Munster exit". South Wales Argus. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  4. "Trio named by Wales Sevens". Dragons Rugby. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  5. "Cudd, Morgan and coach Jones on Dragons' list of leavers". South Wales Argus. 16 May 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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