James Bell (rugby league)
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| Born | 2 May 1994 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (14 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Bell (born 2 May 1994) is a Scottish international rugby league footballer who plays for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League. He plays as a second-row and lock forward.
Background
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Bell is of Scottish[2] and Māori descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Papakura Sea Eagles, before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors.
Playing career
Early career
In 2014, Bell played for the New Zealand Warriors' NYC team.[3] In October 2014, he played in the Warriors' 2014 NYC Grand Final win over the Brisbane Broncos.[4] In 2015, he graduated to the Warriors' New South Wales Cup team and in 2016 he was named the side's man of the year.[5][6] Also in 2016, he played for the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.[7]
2017
Bell played in the 2017 NRL Auckland Nines.
After making over 50 appearances with the Warriors' reserve team, Bell made his NRL debut for the Warriors against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in round 21 of the 2017 NRL season.[8][9]
In October, Bell was named in the Scotland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.[10]
References
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "James Bell (W) - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Scotland add Two NRL Talents as Walker is withdrawn". RLWC2017.com. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "B". 27 December 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "LeagueUnlimited NYC Teams - 2014 Grand Final » League Unlimited". League Unlimited. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Media, NRL Digital. "VB NSW CUP TEAMS ROUND 1". Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Media, NRL Digital. "Mannering's fifth player of the year".
- ^ "Auckland Rugby League - Auckland Rugby League". aucklandleague.co.nz. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Updated team lists: Warriors v Sharks". Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Media, NRL Digital. "[Late mail] Bell called up for debut". Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ Media, NRL Digital. "[RLWC2017] Bell the Braveheart". Retrieved 16 October 2017.
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