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James Parsons

27-year-old James Parsons has made the most of his opportunities since breaking into the Super Rugby ranks with the Blues wider training group in 2012. He cemented his position in 2013 as back-up to Keven Mealamu, getting regular starts in the number two jersey, and captained the Blues against the touring French team that year. A proud North Harbour and Takapuna club man, he made his provincial debut in 2007 and has played more than 70 times for the province, including the training match against the All Blacks earlier this year. A relatively late bloomer at the top level of rugby, Parsons spent his time away from the rugby field studying extramurally and has a degree in marketing and finance.

Player
Position:
Hooker
Born:
27/11/1986
Physical:
1.85m, 106kg
Test Debut:
v Scotland at Edinburgh 15 Nov 2014
Test Points:
0
Caps:
2
Super Rugby Team:
Blues
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James Parsons

News 04.Sep.2017 See all news

Parsons savours win but it's only a start

If there was one player who had cause to savour North Harbour's record-breaking 57-10 win over Auckland on Sunday it was skipper and hooker James Parsons.   More

News 08.Jun.2017 See all news

'Blues rugby' won the day over Lions

"Blues rugby won us that game.   More

News 05.Jun.2017 See all news

Blues opt for Perofeta at first five-eighths

Blues first five-eighths Stephen Perofeta has had a frustrating first year in Investec Super Rugby but he got a big boost on Monday when named to start against the British & Irish Lions at Eden Park on Wednesday.   More

News 03.Jun.2017 See all news

Apia offered a hint of the future for the Blues

A late win achieved with an eye to the future was the big benefit from the Blues' foray to Apia on Friday where they beat the Reds 34–29 to continue the Investec Super Rugby misery for Australian sides against their New Zealand counterparts.   More

News 13.May.2017 See all news

Blues spirits high as they face Stormers' challenge

X-factor players like the Ioane brothers, Rieko and Akira, might be providing the highlights but Blues captain James Parsons said the forwards, and especially the tight five, were enjoying their contribution to the side's recovery.   More

News 29.Apr.2017 See all news

Blues continue their quest for improvement

Blues captain James Parsons refuses to succumb to frustration as his side prepare to play the Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday evening (NZT).   More

News 18.Nov.2014 See all news

James Parsons talks about his All Blacks Debut v Scotland

A chat with hooker James Parsons, after he made his debut for the All Blacks against Scotland in Edinburgh   Watch

Test Match record

(+) subsitute(-) replaced

2014
15 Nov v Scotland at Edinburgh 24-16 (-)

2016
27 August v Australia at Wellington 29-9 (+)
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