James King (rugby union, born 1986)

For other people with the same name, see James King.

James King (born 31 March 1986) is a Scottish rugby union player who plays for Edinburgh Rugby in the Pro14.

James King

Birth name	James King
Date of birth	(1986-03-31) 31 March 1986
Place of birth	Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	86 kg (190 lb)
School	Berwick High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–10 Melrose RFC () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2004 2007 2007–08 2010–13 Border Reivers L'Aquila Edinburgh 4 30 (15) (5) Correct as of 3 June 2013 International career Years Team Apps (Points) Scotland U21 Scotland U19 Scotland U18

Background

He has also represented Scotland at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level and was educated at Berwick High School. He has had spells with both Border Reivers and L'Aquila, the outfit from central Italy.

King scored his first try for the club away to Connacht in April 2011, and followed this up by signing a two-year contract extension four days later.