James Glover (rugby league)

James Glover (born 2 December 1993) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Sheffield Eagles, on loan from York Knights in the Betfred Championship.

James Glover
Personal information
Full nameJames Glover
Born (1993-12-02) 2 December 1993
Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight14 st 13 lb (95 kg)
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Centre, Wing, Scrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015–18 Dewsbury Rams 66 24 52 0 200
2016(loan) → Hemel Stags 1 0 0 0 0
2019–21 Sheffield Eagles 32 15 3 0 64
2022– York Knights 31 13 22 0 96
2023(loan) → Sheffield Eagles 1 0 0 0 0
Total 131 52 77 0 360
Source: [1][2]
As of 21 August 2023

Glover has previously played for the Dewsbury Rams[3] and spent time on loan at the Hemel Stags in Kingstone Press League 1.[4]

Background

Glover was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Career

Sheffield Eagles

In October 2018 Glover joined the Sheffield Eagles on a two-year deal.[5]

After a good start to the 2019 season, Glover suffered a knee injury against Barrow Raiders which put him out of action for 9 months.

York Knights

Following three seasons with the Eagles it was announced in 2021 that Glover was set to leave the club at the end of the season.[6] In October 2021 he signed for York Knights.[7]

Sheffield Eagles (loan)

During his spell at York Knights it was reported on 6 Jul 2023 that he had re-joined Sheffield Eagles, albeit on loan.[8]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Players returning as Rams plot Shield tilt". Dewsbury Reporter. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  4. "Match Centre". Sportinglife. 3 July 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  5. "Eagles swoop for Dewsbury trio". Sheffield Eagles. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
  6. "Eagles announce departures". Sheffield Eagles. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  7. "Glover joins the Knights". York City Knights. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  8. "Sheffield Eagles loan 'came out of the blue' for Knights' James Glover". York Press. 6 Jul 2023. Retrieved 21 Aug 2023.
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