Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Jamie George
06/11/2026
George was named vice-captain in England's team to face Australia, with 113 caps to his name. The selection also saw Ellis Genge dropped from the side.
21/01/2026
Jamie George confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of 2027 after signing a one-year contract extension with Saracens. The deal means he will finish his club career at the end of the 2026-27 season, and the 35-year-old had made more than 300 appearances for the club. Saracens described him as a true one-club man, and he is England's most-capped hooker.
11/07/2025
The British & Irish Lions called up George to their squad for the Qatar Airways Lions Men's Series Australia 2025. He had previously toured with the Lions in 2017 and 2021.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jamie Edward George |
|---|---|
| Summary | English professional rugby union hooker who has spent his senior club career at Saracens and has played for the England national team since 2015. |
| Retirement | Plans to retire after the 2026-27 Saracens season and the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.83 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | 113 kg |
| Position | Hooker |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Haileybury School |
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| Notable Roles | Captained the first XV at Haileybury |
| Early Rugby | Began rugby at Hertford Rugby Club |
Family
| Father | Ian George, former scrum-half for Northampton Saints, London Welsh and the Barbarians |
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| Uncle | Robbie George, former hooker for Northampton |
| Siblings | Younger brother of twin brothers Gareth and Jonathan |
Career
| Club | Saracens (entire senior career) |
|---|---|
| Youth | Joined Saracens Academy at age 14 |
| Saracens Debut | November 2009, aged 19 |
| England Debut | 2015 |
| England Caps | 113 |
| Captaincy | Captained England in 2024 |
| Major Honours | Six Premiership Rugby titles and three European Champions Cup titles with Saracens; part of England's 2019 Rugby World Cup final squad |
| British & Irish Lions | Three tours |
| Six Nations Titles | Won with England in 2016, 2017 and 2020 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for accuracy at the set piece, work rate and leadership |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has been a one-club man, having played his entire senior career for Saracens, his boyhood club | |
| 2. Was England's most-capped hooker as of 2025 reporting | |
| 3. Was promoted to England's 50-man training squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup |
