James Glover (born 2 December 1993) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship.
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| Full name | James Glover | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 December 1993 Wakefield, Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 13 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Stand-off, Centre, Wing, Scrum-half | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Glover has previously played for the Dewsbury Rams[3] and spent time on loan at the Hemel Stags in Kingstone Press League 1.[4]
Background
Glover was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.
Career
Sheffield Eagles
In October 2018 Glover joined the Sheffield Eagles on a two-year deal.[5]
After a good start to the 2019 season, Glover suffered a knee injury against Barrow Raiders which put him out of action for 9 months.
York Knights
Following three seasons with the Eagles it was announced in 2021 that Glover was set to leave the club at the end of the season.[6] In October 2021 he signed for York Knights.[7]
Return to Sheffield Eagles
During his spell at York Knights it was reported on 6 Jul 2023 that he had re-joined Sheffield Eagles, albeit on loan.[8] On 8 November 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Sheffield on a permanent two-year deal.[9]