James Meadows (rugby league)

Jimmy Meadows
Personal information
Full nameJames Meadows
Born (1999-05-15) 15 May 1999 (age 25)
Teddington, London, England
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–21 London Broncos 29 5 0 0 20
2018(loan) → London Skolars 2 1 0 0 4
2019(loan) → Coventry Bears 1 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → London Skolars 3 1 0 0 4
2019(loan) → Sheffield Eagles 7 4 0 0 16
2022–23 Batley Bulldogs 60 22 61 0 210
2024 London Broncos 15 2 0 0 8
2025– Bradford Bulls 0 0 0 0 0
Total 117 35 61 0 262
Source: [1][2][3]
As of 10 October 2024

James Meadows (born 15 May 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off, scrum-half or fullback for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship.

He previously played for the London Broncos in the Super League and the Championship, and spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars and the Coventry Bears in League 1, and the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. Meadows has also played for the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship.

Career

London Broncos

Meadows made his professional début for the London Broncos against the Barrow Raiders on 4 February 2018 in round 1 of the Championship.

Batley Bulldogs

On 12 October 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship[4]

He is now head coach of University of Leeds Rugby League team alongside his team mates Aidan McGowan (Backs and fighting coach) and Josh Hodson (Middles and Wrestling coach).

London Broncos (re-join)

On 10 November 2023 it was reported that he had re-signed for the London Broncos in the Super League.[5]

Bradford Bulls

On 3 Jul 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship[6]

Club statistics

Year Club Competition Appearances Tries Goals Drop goals Points
2018 London Broncos Championship 11 3 0 0 12
2018 London Skolars League 1 2 1 0 0 4
2019 London Broncos Super League 2 0 0 0 0
2019 Coventry Bears League 1 1 0 0 0 0
2019 London Skolars League 1 3 1 0 0 4
2019 Sheffield Eagles Championship 7 4 0 0 16
2020 London Broncos Championship 5 0 0 0 0
2021 Championship 11 2 0 0 8
2022 Batley Bulldogs Championship 29 5 0 0 20
2023 Championship 31 17 61 0 190
2024 London Broncos Super League 15 2 0 0 8
2025 Bradford Bulls Championship 0 0 0 0 0
Club career total [7][8] 117 35 61 0 262

References

  1. ^ "Player Summary: James Meadows". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ^ Love Rugby League
  3. ^ Rugby League Project
  4. ^ "London Star James Meadows makes move north ahead of 2022". Love Rugby League. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  5. ^ "London Broncos' signing spree continues with third of the day as Championship playmaker returns to the capital". Love Rugby League. 10 November 2023.
  6. ^ Matthew Shaw (3 July 2024). "Bradford Bulls sign Super League halfback as recruitment frenzy continues". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  7. ^ Love Rugby League
  8. ^ Rugby League Project


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