Draft:James Trueman
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Comment: Does not meet GNG or NSPORT. No significant coverage in reliable, independent, secondary sources with reputations for accuracy and fact-checking. Subject has not played at a senior/professional level reported by reliable sources. Paul W (talk) 11:28, 9 May 2024 (UTC)
| Personal information | |
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| Born | Solihull, England |
| Height | 6 ft 3.5 in (192cm) |
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
James Trueman is a former English rugby union footballer from Solihull. His primary position is Wing or Centre.
International career[edit]
Trueman represented England Rugby at U16-U18 level playing on the Wing.[1] At the 2008 International Rugby Festival held at Millfield School, he started all of England's games alongside teammates including Ryan Mills, Charlie Clare and Guy Armitage.[2]
Club career[edit]
In 2008, Trueman was signed by Leicester Tigers, the Premiership Champions at the time, from the Worcester Warriors Academy. Trueman played for the Tigers Academy[3] between 2008-2010 alongside future England stars such as Manu Tuilagi and George Ford.
In 2010, Trueman began studying at the University of Bristol as part of its High Performance Squad for students that are playing elite level sport.[4] During this time he trained with Bristol Rugby and England Sevens but multiple injuries led to the end of his professional career ambitions.
Other sporting achievements[edit]
Prior to focusing on rugby, Trueman played football for the Walsall F.C. Academy and cricket for Warwickshire County Cricket Academy.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Marching On - England U16 Elite Squad". Sportnetwork.net.
- ^ "England U16A v France U1 A Millfield Festival". Unofficial England Rugby Union.
- ^ "Academy form continues with win over Sale". Leicester Tigers.
- ^ Bristol, University of. "Performance Squad". www.bristol.ac.uk.
- ^ "Cricket Shropshire". cricketshropshire.play-cricket.com.