James Haskell
 Argentina vs England at 2011 Rugby World Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth name | Knob Ed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 April 1985 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Windsor, Berkshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (17 st 13 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Papplewick School, Ascot Wellington College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Haskell (born 2 April 1985) is an English professional Rugby Union player who currently plays for London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership and internationally for England.
Career
Haskell was born in Windsor, Berkshire, and played for the Maidenhead Rugby Club, Berkshire, prior to joining London Wasps, where he was part of the highly successful Colts set up. Haskell, a six foot four Flanker had represented England at under-18, 19 and under-21 levels as well as having played for England Sevens.[2] In the 2007 Six Nations Haskell was called into the starting line up for the final game of the tournament for England against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where he was part of a back-row that was for the first time in history provided by one club, Joe Worsley and Tom Rees were the other players from London Wasps.[3] He is widely regarded as the successor to Lawrence Dallaglio due to their similar styles of play, and played a prominent role in the England set up in the 2008 Six Nations.[4] Haskell appeared in both tests of the 2008 summer tour of New Zealand.[5]
Haskell was selected by Martin Johnson for the 2008/2009 Elite Player Squad on 1 July 2008.[6] He appeared in all three autumn internationals, starting against South Africa.[7] Haskell participated in every game of the 2009 Six Nations, though he lost his starting berth to Tom Croft.[8]
It was announced on 17 February 2009 that Haskell would join Top 14 side Stade Francais at the end of the 2008–2009 season.[9]
His performances for Stade and injury to Tom Croft meant he returned to the England squad, and he scored two tries against Wales in the first match of the 2010 Six Nations. He started all subsequent games. During a rest week in the Six Nations, Stade requested his return to Paris to face Toulouse that weekend. The RFU held firm, however, and he remained in England.[10] In 2009 Haskell joined Lucozade Sport as an Ambassador. He announced at the end of the 2010-2011 season that he had been released from his contract at Stade Francais, and would instead be rejoining London Wasps at the start of the 2012-13 season. During the season after the World Cup, he would play in Japan for the Rams, before seeking a Super Rugby contract for the rest of the season.[11]
In 2011, Haskell agreed to join the Highlanders in Super Rugby, saying he has always wanted to play in new environments and to "improve and become a better player for England".[12]
Personal life
Haskell was educated at Papplewick School[13] and Wellington College. While at Wellington, he and Paul Doran-Jones were involved in a sex tape scandal and were suspended.[14][15]
References
- ^ "RFU Official Site of the RFU, Governing Body of Rugby Union in England". web page. RFU. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ "England are the winners in the 'Dubai Ashes'". RFU. 2 December 2006. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Wales 27–18 England". BBC News. 17 March 2007. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Gordos, Phil (15 March 2008). "Six Nations 2008". BBC News. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Standley, James (14 June 2008). "New Zealand 37–20 England". BBC News. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Tindall left out of England squad". BBC News. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Standley, James (22 November 2008). "England 6–42 South Africa". BBC News. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Standley, James (21 March 2009). "2009 Six Nations". BBC News. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Trio quit Wasps to play in France". BBC News. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ Mairs, Gavin (2 March 2010). "James Haskell to stay with England squad after 'club v country' row". London: BBC News. Retrieved 11 June 2010.
- ^ "Haskell to rejoin Wasps in 2012". BBC News. 3 July 2011.
- ^ James Haskell excited by Super 15 challenge after joining Highlanders
- ^ The Old Papplewickian, Issue No.12, 2012
- ^ Foy, Chris (12 November 2009). "Cross-channel move to Stade Francais ferries James Haskell back to the England stage". Daily Mail. London.
- ^ Hunter, Humfrey (05-23-2008). "Three suspended over school porn video". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
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