James Mitchell (rugby union)
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 Doncaster Knights. Prior to this, he played with Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints in Premiership Rugby and Pro14 side Connacht.
| Full name | James Edward Mitchell | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Maidstone, England | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb) | ||
| School | Lymm High School | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Alex Mitchell | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Scrum-half | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2013–2017 2013-2014 2014–2015 2017– 2019 2019–2020 2020– |
Sale Sharks → Chester (loan) → Rotherham (loan) Connacht Northampton saints Doncaster Knights |
25 11 11 26 9 |
(13) (42) (0) (10) |
| correct as of 9 May 2019. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2015 |
England U18 England U20 |
10 |
(18) |
| correct as of 13 August 2016. | |||
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]
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