Jamie Blamire

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Jamie Blamire
Birth nameJamie Blamire
Date of birth (1997-12-22) 22 December 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth
Stainburn School Gosforth Academy
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Newcastle Falcons
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Newcastle Falcons 17 (10)
Correct as of 18 July 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 England U20 5 (5)
2021– England 6 (30)
Correct as of 19 March 2022

Jamie Blamire (born 22 December 1997) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Newcastle Falcons in Premiership Rugby.[1]

Early life

Blamire was born in Seaton, Cumbria to parents Graeme, a conservatory builder and Julie Tinnion. He has a younger sister called Gemma. He started his rugby career as part of Seaton Rangers RLFC.[2]

Rugby playing career

Blamire came through the Newcastle Academy to sign a first-team deal, and subsequent extensions.[3] In May 2019 he scored a try on his Premiership debut against Gloucester.[3] He is seen as an unusually attacking force for his position.[3]

Blamire scored a try for the

United States at Twickenham.[8] The following weekend saw him score a hat-trick of tries on his first start in a victory against Canada.[9]

International tries

As of 14 November 2021 [10]
Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1  
United States
London, England Twickenham Stadium 2021 July rugby union tests 4 July 2021 Win 43 – 29
2  Canada
London, England
Twickenham Stadium 2021 July rugby union tests 20 July 2021 Win 70 – 14
3
4
5  Tonga
London, England
Twickenham Stadium 2021 Autumn Nations Series 6 November 2021 Win 69 – 3
6  Australia
London, England
Twickenham Stadium 2021 Autumn Nations Series 13 November 2021 Win 32 – 15

References

  1. ^ "Jamie Blamire". ESPN. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b Bridget Dempsey (22 June 2021). "Seaton-born Jamie Blamire called up to England Rugby Union camp". News & Star. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Homegrown Jamie Blamire becomes latest player to commit to Newcastle". TheRugby Paper. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. ^ Miller, Jack (24 February 2017). "England under-20 secure impressive bonus-point win over Italy". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  5. ^ Miller, Jack (17 March 2017). "England under-20 seal grand slam with win over Ireland". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  6. ^ Miller, Jack (31 May 2017). "Premiership rugby starlets in action as England under-20s defeat Samoa". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  7. ^ "World Under-20 Championship final: England 17-64 New Zealand". BBC Sport. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  8. ^ Grey, Becky (4 July 2021). "England 43-29 United States". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  9. ^ "England 70-14 Canada: Adam Radwan and Jamie Blamire score hat-tricks in big win". BBC Sport. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Jamie Blamire". 14 November 2021.

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