James Slipper

James Slipper
Full nameJames Alexander Slipper
Date of birth (1989-06-06) 6 June 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight117 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb)
SchoolThe Southport School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team ACT Brumbies
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2018 Queensland Reds 104 (25)
2014–2018 Queensland Country 5 (0)
2019– ACT Brumbies 79 (15)
Correct as of 16 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Australia U18 3 (0)
2009 Australia U20 5 (0)
2010– Australia 140 (15)
Correct as of 21 September 2024

James Alexander Slipper (born 6 June 1989), nicknamed Slips[1] and the Golden Slipper,[2] is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Super Rugby club ACT Brumbies and the Australia national team.[3][4][5][6] In September 2024, Slipper became Australia's most-capped player, reaching 140 appearances.[1]

  1. ^ a b Fontaine, Angus (20 September 2024). "'I feel every one of my Tests': James Slipper on the long and winding road to Wallabies record". Guardian Australia. Guardian Media Group. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ Drennan, Jonathan (22 September 2024). "Golden Slipper relieved to get cap milestone out of the way". The Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment. Archived from the original on 23 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Plus500 Brumbies confirm 2021 Super Rugby Squad | Latest Rugby News | Plus500 Brumbies". 5 January 2021.
  4. ^ James Standley (12 June 2010). "Australia 27–17 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  5. ^ QRU (2010). "James Slipper player profile at redsrugby.com.au". Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  6. ^ ARU (2010). "James Slipper player profile at Rugby.com.au". Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2010.