James Donaldson (rugby league)
 Donaldson (third from the left) with Hull KR in 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | James Donaldson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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14 September 1991 Whitehaven, Cumbria, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Loose forward, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 11 October 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
James Donaldson (born 14 September 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who is currently a free agent. He has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Bradford Bulls. He primarily plays as a loose forward.
Background
Donaldson was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England. Where he attended Whitehaven School.
Playing career
Early career
He played a key role in the 2007 Rugby League European under-16's Championships, where Whitehaven School represented England.
Donaldson was much sought after as a junior and signed for the Bradford Bulls, despite offers from many other top clubs.
A loose forward, Donaldson hails from Cumbria and he has played for the famous Wath Brow Hornets amateur side.
Playing positions
He primarily plays as a loose forward, but he can also play in the second-row.
Bradford Bulls (2009-14)
Donaldson played for the Bradford Bulls between 2009 and 2014.
Bradford Bulls' career statistics (2009-14)
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009: Bradford Bulls | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010: Bradford Bulls | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011: Bradford Bulls | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012: Bradford Bulls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013: Bradford Bulls | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014: Bradford Bulls | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 78 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Dewsbury Rams (2013)
Donaldson appeared for the Dewsbury Rams in the 2013 rugby league season, as part of the Bradford Bulls' dual-registration partnership with the club.
Dewsbury Rams' statistics (2013)
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013: Dewsbury Rams | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Hull Kingston Rovers (2015-18)
Donaldson joined Hull Kingston Rovers ahead of the 2015 Super League season.
He represented the club in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final.
Donaldson suffered relegation from the Super League with Hull KR in the 2016 season, due to losing the Million Pound Game at the hands of the Salford Red Devils.
In the Good Friday Championship league clash against the Featherstone Rovers on 14 April 2017, Donaldson unfortunately suffered a season ending ACL injury in Hull KR's 30-22 victory at Craven Park.
Donaldson (currently injured at the time), was part of the Hull Kingston Rovers' side that won promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking following relegation the season prior, securing automatic promotion through the 2017 Qualifiers process.[4][5]
Donaldson made his long-awaited return from his ACL injury on 15 March 2018, in a Super League fixture against the Huddersfield Giants. Hull Kingston Rovers ran-out 6-38 victors, with James featuring from off the interchange bench.
It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Donaldson would be departing Hull Kingston Rovers following a restructure of the clubs on field personnel.[6]
Hull Kingston Rovers' career statistics (2015-18)
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015: Hull Kingston Rovers | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016: Hull Kingston Rovers | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017: Hull Kingston Rovers | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2018: Hull Kingston Rovers | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 78 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
York City Knights (2018)
Donaldson appeared on only one occasion for the York City Knights on 11 March 2018, four-days later he made his long-awaited return to the Hull Kingston Rovers' fold, following his long-term ACL injury that he sustained the season prior.
Donaldson scored for the Knights on a single dual-registration appearance, in a 22-24 victory over Oldham.
York City Knights' statistics (2018)
| Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
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| 2018: York City Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
References
- 1 2 "James Donaldson Hull Kingston Rovers". www.superleague.co.uk. Rugby Football League. 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ↑ loverugbyleague
- ↑ RLP
- ↑ "James Donaldson 'shuns NRL offers' to remain at Hull KR". zerotackle.com. Zero Digital Media. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ↑ "Donaldson added to 2017 squad". hullkr.co.uk. Hull Kingston Rovers. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- ↑ "Mass exodus at Hull Kingston Rovers". 10 October 2018.