Jim Staples (rugby player)

Jim Staples (rugby player)

James Edward Staples (born 20 October 1965 in Bermondsey) is a former rugby union footballer.

Staples was a full back who captained Ireland and played club rugby for London Irish and Harlequins. Staples alongside club colleague Simon Geoghegan also represented Connacht in the Irish Provincial Championship, which at the time served as trial games for selection to the national team.

During his playing career Staples weighed well over 82 kg and was 1.88m in height. He is best remembered for being a fearless player; who was unfortunate to suffer a couple of horrendous injuries during his career.


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