James Haskell
Biography
James Haskell, 26, is one of England rugby’s up and coming stars. Having progressed through rugby circles at an alarming rate, Haskell is now one of Europe’s top back-row players, with the proven ability to play in all positions across the back-row, having been capped by England at 6, 8 and most recently during the 2011 Six Nations at number 7, open-side flanker. Born James Andrew Welbon Haskell in Windsor, Berkshire; Haskell educated at Wellington College has represented England at every level from U18s to seniors, currently holding the record as the only player to appear in every match for the U21 age group team in two successive seasons. James has also played for the England rugby sevens team.
Having started playing rugby aged just 5 at Maidenhead Rugby Club, Haskell joined London Wasps in 2002, becoming the youngest Wasp to make his debut in the Premiership, beating Joe Worsley’s long standing record by 196 days. Aged just 18, he played his first professional season as the youngest member of the Wasps senior squad helping them to win the Zurich Premiership. His swift development in a Wasps squad, which went onto win the Zurich Championship and Heineken Cup in the 2003/4 season and the Zurich Championship the following season, lead to him being named runner-up to fellow London Wasps back row Tom Rees for both the 2006-07 Land Rover “Discovery of the Season” and 2007/8 Guinness Premiership ‘Young Player of the Year’ awards. The first accolade came at the close of a campaign during which James gained a Heineken Cup winners’ medal in only his fifth professional season. He had appeared as a 50th minute replacement for Dallaglio in the 25-9 Twickenham triumph over Leicester Tigers. Haskell won 73 caps for Wasps before joining top French club Stade Francais in 2009.
James made his international debut aged just 21 in the 2007 Six Nations championships against Wales. Having been in the inaugural National Junior Academy under Brian Ashton, he progressed into the Intermediate National Academy before being selected by Martin Johnson for his 2008/09 Elite Player Squad. James now has over 34 senior international caps. A muscular ball carrier, Haskell possesses a combination of pace, power and determination, which will make him a formidable asset to the England back row for years to come.
James is a global Ambassador for world-renown brands – Jaeger Le Coultre, Adidas, Land Rover, Musto and MSN, as well as being an Ambassador and Charity Patron for The Lords Taverners, Matt Hampson Foundation, Barnados and Sebastian’s Action Trust.
Management
Comercially represented by Oliver Ward
RFU Registered Agent RFURA/09/013
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