Position
Hooker
Club
Harlequins
Age
18
U18 Caps
4
Jimmy Staples
Jimmy Staples played his club rugby for Worthing RFC and having joined Harlequins, lead the side's U18 team in 2024, before being rewarded with a Senior Academy contract. He made his Harlequins debut away at London Scottish in November 2024 in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Staples has also represented England U18s and England U20 and was recently named in Mark Mapletoft's squad for the 2025 U20 Six Nations.
- Career Path
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2022 Harlequins U17 Harlequins U18
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2024 England U18 Harlequins Worthing Raiders
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2025 England U20 England U19
The hooker is a specialist forward, playing an essential role in the middle of the front row of the scrum, hooking the ball back with the foot. Renowned for being strong and powerful around the park, they are also required to have accurate throwing skills for lineouts.
