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 Jersey Reds. Prior to this, he played with Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints in Premiership Rugby and Pro14 side Connacht.

James Mitchell
Birth nameJames Edward Mitchell
Date of birth (1995-02-11) 11 February 1995
Place of birthMaidstone, England
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb)
SchoolLymm High School
Notable relative(s)Alex Mitchell
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (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
International career
Years Team Apps (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]

References
  1. "Kids are all right despite defeat". web page. Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  2. "Connacht snap up Mitchell". planetrugby.com. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
  3. "Player Profile: James Mitchell". Pro14. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  4. "Scrum-half James Mitchell signs short-term deal with Saints". Northampton Saints. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  5. "James Mitchell makes Knights switch". Doncaster Knights. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
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