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'''James Rodwell''' (born 23 August 1984) is an English [[professional]] [[rugby sevens]] player who was part of the national [[England national rugby sevens team|squad]] from 2008 to 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rfu.com/SquadsAndPlayers/EnglandSevens/JamesRodwell |title=James Rodwell – Official RFU England Profile |publisher=Rfu.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022193452/http://www.rfu.com/squadsandplayers/englandsevens/jamesrodwell |archivedate=22 October 2012 |df= }}</ref> He is the most capped England sevens player of all time. He holds the record for consecutive world 7s series tournaments with 69 in a row.{{cn|date=April 2019}} He has played a total of 91 World Sevens Series tournaments. (Worlds most capped player in the history of Sevens)
'''James Rodwell''' (born 23 August 1984) is an English [[professional]] [[rugby sevens]] player who was part of the national [[England national rugby sevens team|squad]] from 2008 to 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rfu.com/SquadsAndPlayers/EnglandSevens/JamesRodwell |title=James Rodwell – Official RFU England Profile |publisher=Rfu.com |accessdate=2012-11-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022193452/http://www.rfu.com/squadsandplayers/englandsevens/jamesrodwell |archivedate=22 October 2012}}</ref> He ended his career with records as the Worlds most capped sevens player,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://teamengland.org/team-england-athletes/james-rodwell |title=James Rodwell - Rugby Sevens |website=Team England |access-date=10 June 2019}}</ref> having played in the most consecutive tournaments (69){{citation needed|date=April 2019}} and most tournaments (93) in the [[World Rugby Sevens Series]].

James is now Assistant coach for the Men’s and Women’s England Sevens teams.


==Early life ==
==Early life ==
Rodwell was born in [[Wendover]]. A graduate in Business Commerce at [[Birmingham University]], he began playing rugby at the age of seven at [[Tring School| Tring RFC]], his local club, and played for [[Berkhamsted School|Berkhamsted Collegiate School]] from the age of ten, where he figured at [[Centre (rugby union)|centre]] and [[Full-back (rugby union)|full-back]].
Rodwell was born in [[Wendover]] and began his education at Osmington School, Tring. He began playing rugby at the age of seven at [[Tring School|Tring RFC]], his local club. From the age of ten he played for [[Berkhamsted School|Berkhamsted Collegiate School]], figuring at [[Centre (rugby union)|centre]] and [[Full-back (rugby union)|full-back]].

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Rodwell rapidly rose through representative squads, playing with Hertfordshire Schools 18 Group, London & South East U18, captaining North Midlands U20 and representing Midlands U20. During his time at [[Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club|Moseley Rugby Club]] in Birmingham, Rodwell was voted the U21 player of the year in 2004-05, the players’ player in 2006-07, and supporters’ player in 2008-09.

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At [[Birmingham University]] Rodwell played mainly at [[Number eight (rugby union)|Number 8]] for the first team, developing into a key member of the leadership group of a club which valued on-field performance as well as social development.


In 2005 he was selected for English Universities, followed by England Counties (2006) and England Sevens (2008).
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At university Rodwell played mainly at [[Number eight (rugby union)|Number 8]] for the first team, developing into a key member of the leadership group of a club which valued on-field performance as well as social development.


He completed his studies with a degree in Business Commerce.
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Representative honours came fast, with his rise with Hertfordshire Schools 18 Group, London & South East U18, captaining North Midlands U20 and representing Midlands U20, foreshadowing appearances for English Universities in 2005, England Counties (2006) and England Sevens. During his time at [[Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club|Moseley Rugby Club]] in Birmingham, Rodwell was voted the U21 player of the year in 2004-05, the players’ player in 2006-07, and supporters’ player in 2008-09.


==Sevens ==
==Sevens ==
Rodwell moved on to [[Rugby sevens|rugby sevens]], making his [[England national rugby sevens team|England sevens]] debut against the [[United States national rugby sevens team|United States]] at Dubai in 2008.
Rodwell made his [[England national rugby sevens team|England sevens]] debut against the [[United States national rugby sevens team|United States]] at Dubai in 2008.


James was named IRB player of the tournament in the 2010 [[Dubai Sevens|Dubai]] leg of the series. He represented England in the [[Rugby sevens at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi]] where the team finished fourth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/9002081.stm |title=Ben Gollings to lead England Commonwealth sevens team |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-09-15 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref>
James was named IRB player of the tournament in the 2010 [[Dubai Sevens|Dubai]] leg of the series. He represented England in the [[Rugby sevens at the 2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi]] where the team finished fourth.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/9002081.stm |title=Ben Gollings to lead England Commonwealth sevens team |publisher=BBC News |date=2010-09-15 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref>
He also represented England in the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Glasgow]] where the team finished fifth.
He also represented England in the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]] in [[Glasgow]] where the team finished fifth. Rodwell also won the Mark of Excellency award in the 2019 London 7's which also marks his last tournament in front of his home fans.


==Honours==
==Honours==
* Silver Medal (Great Britain): [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics]]
* Silver Medal (Great Britain): [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics]]
* National Trophy: 2009
* National Trophy: 2009
* IRB player of the tournament Dubai 7s: 2010<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12504/8293643/james-rodwell-hopes-england-can-defend-their-dubai-sevens-title |title=James Rodwell hopes England can defend their Dubai Sevens title |website=Sky Sports |language=en |access-date=2019-06-11}}</ref>
* IRB player of the tournament Dubai 7s: 2010
* [[2009 Wellington Sevens|Wellington 7s]]: 2009 and 2013
* [[2009 Wellington Sevens|Wellington 7s]]: 2009 and 2013
* [[2009 London Sevens|London 7s]]: 2009
* [[2009 London Sevens|London 7s]]: 2009
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Team GB|james-rodwell}}
* {{Olympedia}}
* {{Olympics.com}}
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* {{IOC profile|james-rodwell}}
* {{Team GB|4VqwaVRQPezDFIValYWO2H}}
* {{SR/Olympics profile|ro/james-rodwell-1}}
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* {{Team England|james-rodwell}}
* {{2010 Commonwealth Games profile|769034}}
* {{2014 Commonwealth Games profile|rugby_sevens/1023546/j_rodwell}}
* {{2018 Commonwealth Games profile|rugby-sevens/athlete-profile-n6029989-james-rodwell}}


{{Great Britain rugby sevens squad 2016 Summer Olympics}}
{{Great Britain rugby sevens squad 2016 Summer Olympics}}
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Latest revision as of 01:14, 22 February 2024

For the English footballer and administrator, see Jim Rodwell.

James Rodwell
Rodwell at the 2009 Hong Kong Sevens
Date of birth (1984-08-23) 23 August 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthWendover, Buckinghamshire, England
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2008– England 93
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team competition
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast Team competition
Representing  England
World Cup 7’s
Silver medal – second place 2013 Moscow World Cup {{{2}}}
Silver medal – second place 2018 San Francisco World Cup {{{2}}}

James Rodwell (born 23 August 1984) is an English professional rugby sevens player who was part of the national squad from 2008 to 2019.[1] He ended his career with records as the Worlds most capped sevens player,[2] having played in the most consecutive tournaments (69)[citation needed] and most tournaments (93) in the World Rugby Sevens Series.

James is now Assistant coach for the Men’s and Women’s England Sevens teams.

Early life

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Rodwell was born in Wendover and began his education at Osmington School, Tring. He began playing rugby at the age of seven at Tring RFC, his local club. From the age of ten he played for Berkhamsted Collegiate School, figuring at centre and full-back.

Rodwell rapidly rose through representative squads, playing with Hertfordshire Schools 18 Group, London & South East U18, captaining North Midlands U20 and representing Midlands U20. During his time at Moseley Rugby Club in Birmingham, Rodwell was voted the U21 player of the year in 2004-05, the players’ player in 2006-07, and supporters’ player in 2008-09.

At Birmingham University Rodwell played mainly at Number 8 for the first team, developing into a key member of the leadership group of a club which valued on-field performance as well as social development.

In 2005 he was selected for English Universities, followed by England Counties (2006) and England Sevens (2008).

He completed his studies with a degree in Business Commerce.

Sevens

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Rodwell made his England sevens debut against the United States at Dubai in 2008.

James was named IRB player of the tournament in the 2010 Dubai leg of the series. He represented England in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi where the team finished fourth.[3] He also represented England in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow where the team finished fifth. Rodwell also won the Mark of Excellency award in the 2019 London 7's which also marks his last tournament in front of his home fans.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "James Rodwell – Official RFU England Profile". Rfu.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  2. ^ "James Rodwell - Rugby Sevens". Team England. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Ben Gollings to lead England Commonwealth sevens team". BBC News. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  4. ^ "James Rodwell hopes England can defend their Dubai Sevens title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
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