Jim Evans (rugby union)

Jim Evans (born 2 August 1980, in Orsett) is a former English rugby union player who played in the position of lock for Harlequins in the Guinness Premiership.

Jim Evans
Birth nameJames Clive Evans
Date of birth (1980-08-02) 2 August 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthOrsett, Essex, England
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Harlequins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)

1999 - 2009
Thurrock
Harlequins

173

(65)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 England Saxons 3 (5)

Evans joined Harlequins in 1999, making his League debut against the Northampton Saints on 19 April 2000.[1]

Evans represented England at the 2001 Under 21 Rugby World Championship in Australia.[1]

In 2004 he was a member of the Quins European Challenge Cup winning side, as they defeated Montferrand 27–26.[2]

Evans represented England Saxons at the 2007 Churchill Cup.[3]

Evans announced his retirement following his latest shoulder injury on 9 December 2009.[4]

Evans has a pizza named after him called 'The Gladiator'. Sadly the restaurant has now closed down.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Harlequins profile". Harlequins Official Site. 16 August 2009. Archived from the original on 14 December 2008. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
  2. ^ "Harlequins grab Euro glory". BBC. 22 May 2004. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
  3. ^ "England Saxons 17–13 NZ Maori". BBC. 2 June 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
  4. ^ "Evans calls it a day". Sky Sports. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
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