James Roby

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Roby
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 22, 1985(1985-11-22)
Age	39
Birthplace	Whiston
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Scorpio

James Roby Biography

James Roby is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on November 22, 1985 in Whiston, England, United Kingdom. British rugby player, whose St. Helens team won Super League XI Championship 2006.

Both he and He and fellow British rugby player, Ben Foden, were both born in 1985. were born in 1985.

Roby was born in Whiston, Merseyside, England, he went to Legh Vale Primary School, Haydock and later attended Cowley Language College from 1997 to 2002 then went on to study at the Sixth Form. Furthermore James went on to Liverpool John Moores University studying sports science but dropped out in his first year to concentrate on his rugby. He played for the North West Counties Under 18s.

Roby made his début in 2004 against Widnes after progressing through the academy ranks at St Helens. Roby’s position is usually as a hooker and has plenty of experience already, playing alongside some of the greats of the game including Keiron Cunningham. Roby has made a massive impact for St. Helens and has played over 50 games for them. In 2005’s Super League X, he was narrowly beaten to the Young Player of The Year. St Helens see James as one of the brighter prospects and he seems a perfect replacement for Keiron Cunningham when he retires, so much so that St. Helens were willing to allow Mickey Higham to leave the club and Roby was given a more active role in the team.

His family was from Merseyside in England, at the time of his birth.

James Roby Net Worth

James Roby is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Roby 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

For a year, he studied Sports Science at Liverpool John Moores University.

During the Rugby League World Cup Tournament 2008, he was the hooker for England’s rugby team.

James William Mark Roby (born 22 November 1985) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for St Helens in the Super League, and for Great Britain and England at international level.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James Roby Dating?

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Roby holds the honour of scoring the first try at the new Wembley Stadium, scored during St Helens’ victory over Catalans Dragons in the Challenge Cup Final on 25 August 2007. Roby also won the ‘Man of Steel’ award in October 2007 after being judged to have had the most impact on 2008’s Super League XIII season, being the youngest player to ever win the award, and also becoming the third St Helens player in a row to win the accolade from 2005 to 2007, with Jamie Lyon (2005) and Paul Wellens (2006) winning the award previously.

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James Roby celebrates birthday on November 22 of every year.

He played in the 2008’s Super League XIII Grand Final defeat by Leeds.

Is James Roby retiring?

Roby, who broke Kevin Sinfield’s Super League appearance record in June and turns 37 in November, had intimated at the beginning of the year this would be his final season as a player. “That wasn’t a lie,” he says, smiling. “I made it clear to everyone, including the club, this would be the last dance, so to speak.

How long has James Roby been at St Helens?

Club
YearsTeamPld
2004 –| St Helens| 520
Representative
Years| Team| Pld

Which player holds the record for most Super League appearances?

• 468, James Roby for St. Helens (2004- )
• 247, Danny McGuire for Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR (2001-2019)
• 40, Denny Solomona, for Castleford Tigers in 2016.

Where is James Roby from?

Whiston, United Kingdom

When did James Roby make his debut?

A product of St Helens’ renowned youth system, Roby has made 518 appearances and scored 116 tries so far since making his debut against Widnes Vikings in 2004.