Jimmy Meadows (rugby league)

Jimmy Meadows
Personal information
Full nameJames Meadows
Born (1999-05-15) 15 May 1999
Teddington, London, England
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half, Fullback, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–21 London Broncos 37 5 0 0 20
2018(loan) → London Skolars 2 1 0 0 4
2019(loan) → Coventry Bears 1 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → London Skolars 3 1 0 0 4
2019(loan) → Sheffield Eagles 7 4 0 0 16
2022–23 Batley Bulldogs 60 22 61 0 210
2024 London Broncos 18 2 0 0 8
2025 Bradford Bulls 20 3 5 0 26
2026– London Broncos 24 7 137 0 302
Total 172 45 203 0 590
Source: [1][2][3]
As of 3 August 2026

James Meadows (born 15 May 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off, scrum-half, hooker or fullback for the London Broncos in the RFL Championship.

He previously played for the London Broncos in the Super League and the Championship, and spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars and the Coventry Bears in League 1, and the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. Meadows has also played for the Batley Bulldogs and the Bradford Bulls in the Championship.

Career

London Broncos

Meadows made his professional début for the London Broncos against the Barrow Raiders on 4 February 2018 in round 1 of the Championship.

Meadows playing for the London Broncos in 2018

Batley Bulldogs

On 12 October 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship[4]

He is now head coach of University of Leeds Rugby League team alongside his team mates Aidan McGowan (Backs and fighting coach) and Josh Hodson (Middles and Wrestling coach).

London Broncos (re-join)

On 10 November 2023 it was reported that he had re-signed for the London Broncos in the Super League.[5]

Bradford Bulls

On 3 July 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship.[6]

London Broncos (re-join)

On 4 December 2025 it was reported that he had re-joined the London Broncos in the RFL Championship.[7]

In February 2026 Meadows set a new club record of 42 points in a game. He scored two tries and converted 17 out of 18 attempts at goal in London's win over the North Wales Crusaders at Plough Lane.[8]

Club statistics

YearClubLeague CompetitionAppearancesTriesGoalsDrop goalsPointsNotes
2018 London Broncos Championship 11 3 0 0 12
2018 London Skolars League 1 2 1 0 0 4 loan
2019 London Broncos Super League 2 0 0 0 0
2019 Coventry Bears League 1 1 0 0 0 0 loan
2019 London Skolars League 1 3 1 0 0 4 loan
2019 Sheffield Eagles Championship 7 4 0 0 16 loan
2020 London Broncos Championship 5 0 0 0 0
2021 Championship 19 2 0 0 8
2022 Batley Bulldogs Championship 29 5 0 0 20
2023 Championship 31 17 61 0 190
2024 London Broncos Super League 18 2 0 0 8
2025 Bradford Bulls Championship 20 3 5 0 26
2026 London Broncos Championship 24 7 137 0 302
Club career total 172 45 203 0 590 [9][10][11]

References

  1. ↑ "Player Summary: James Meadows". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club.
  2. ↑ Love Rugby League
  3. ↑ Rugby League Project
  4. ↑ "London Star James Meadows makes move north ahead of 2022". Love Rugby League. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "London Broncos' signing spree continues with third of the day as Championship playmaker returns to the capital". Love Rugby League. 10 November 2023.
  6. ↑ Matthew Shaw (3 July 2024). "Bradford Bulls sign Super League halfback as recruitment frenzy continues". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Callum Walker (4 December 2025). "London Broncos snap up released Bradford Bulls halfback". Total RL.
  8. ↑ London Broncos set incredible record as PNG star scores hat-trick in 18-try win
  9. ↑ "Player Summary: James Meadows". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club.
  10. ↑ Rugby League Project
  11. ↑ Love Rugby League


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