Biography
James, known as Coxy to his friends, starting playing at City in 2004, coming through our Mini and Junior ranks to join the Senior squad in 2018.
Having also played at Durham School and university, James' most memorable rugby moment to date was beating Sedburgh 37-0 at U16 level. He cites none other than his brother-in-law, the former England player Michael Stephenson, as his rugby hero and someone who inspired him to take up the game after watching him play for Newcastle Falcons since he was just 2 years old.
James is delighted to be sponsored for 2022/23 by EMC Ltd, a local, family-run energy management consultancy firm.