James Hook rugby player
James Hook rugby player

James Hook

27th Jun 1985 1.85m/96kg Coach

James Hook to retire and consider becoming full-time children's author

6 years ago by The Guardian

Back won 81 caps for Wales across 16-year careerHas already written a series of books for childrenFormer Wales back James Hook has announced he will retire at the end of the season and is giving consideration...

James Hook to retire at the end of season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys and Wales back James Hook has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.     The 34-year-old revealed the news on his Twitter and Instagram, saying: "Hey...

PRO14 Round 6: Ospreys v Southern Kings

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It was a game heavily affected by rain but the Kings made sure to take charge from the beginning, never letting their lead slip. The Ospreys struggled to get a hold on the game despite scoring two tries....

Southern Kings make history in PRO14

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There was unbridled joy for the Southern Kings in the PRO14 on Saturday as they made history by registering their first away win in the competition and their first win of the season against Ospreys in...

Pollard's incredible journey back to torment Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre Pollard was a World Cup star for South Africa versus Wales again, but in some respects it was remarkable he was on the field at all.       Leigh Halfpenny disabused any notion...

Sam Davies to leave Ospreys

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Davies is to leave the Ospreys it was confirmed today, two weeks after his 150th appearance for his home Region.    With his contract expiring this weekend, Swansea born Davies will...

Aubrey pens new deal

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ospreys have announced that scrum-half, Matthew Aubrey, is the latest player to sign a new deal, committing to the Region for another two years.    It caps a memorable season for the 21-year...

Replacing Lambie: Racing 92's Shortlist

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lambie's retirement has forced Racing 92 to send their scouts out in search of a replacement with the likes of Finn Russell, Raphael Lagarde and Ben Volavola the only flyhalves on the club's pay roll.          Volavola...

Ospreys run in 6 tries against Stade Francais

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Centre Cory Allen was the man to send them on their way with a brace of tries in the opening half and fly-half Sam Davies was on target with the conversions and three penalties. Stade Francais had to...

Challenge Cup Top Performers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round one of the Challenge Cup is done and dusted!! We take a look at some of the top performers from the weekend's action.     Tyler Morgan - Dragons      The 100kgs outside...