James Nixon (rugby league)

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James Nixon
Personal information
Born (1985-08-10) 10 August 1985 (age 36)[1]
Dalton-in-Furness, England
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2004–14 Barrow Raiders 176 137
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2009 Scotland 3 5 0 0 20
Source: [2]

James Nixon (born 10 August 1985) is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer. He played on the wing for the Barrow Raiders in the Co-operative Championship. He represented Scotland at international level on three occasions in 2009.[3]

Background[]

He was born in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, he is of Scottish descent.

Career[]

Nixon announced his retirement from the game before the beginning of the 2013 season, but returned later that year to play for amateur side Dalton.[4] He re-signed for Barrow ahead of the 2014 season.[5]

Career records[]

Nixon is seventh in Barrow's all time try scorers list with 137 tries.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Tim Butcher; Daniel Spencer. Gillette Rugby League Yearbook 2011-12. League Publications Limited. ISBN 978-1-901347-24-1.
  2. ^ RLP
  3. ^ "Match Report". The Official Website of Lebanese Rugby League. 1 November 2009. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Barrow Raiders bid to lure Nixon back". North West Evening Mail. CN Group. 24 October 2013. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Barrow: James Nixon ends retirement to rejoin Raiders". BBC Sport. 11 November 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2014.

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