James Haskell is a retired English rugby union player who played professionally in the Aviva Premiership for Northampton Saints and also internationally for England. He was a member of the London Wasps team from 2002 to 2009 and rejoined the team in 2013. He also played for the Highlanders along with Colin Slade. James Haskell also started a well-known fitness brand that focused on educating others on how to keep fit and get a rugby physique. He has published several fitness books, one of which is related to maintaining a proper diet.

Born name

James Andrew Welbon Haskell

nickname

James

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

James Haskell was in attendance at Papplewick School , Ascot, England. He then went to Wellington College in Crowthorne, Berkshire, England.

occupation

Retired Rugby Player

family

• Father – unknown
• Mother – unknown
• Siblings – Unknowns

Manager

unknown

Position

Flanker, number eight

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm

weight

118 kg or 260 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

James Haskell has dated –

1. Chloe Madeley (2014-Present) – Chloe Madeley is an English television presenter, freelance journalist and model. She has been dating James Haskell since 2014 and they eventually married. They have done various photoshoots together and seem to be enjoying their married life.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Muscular body

brand promotion

James Haskell has done endorsement work for brands such as:

• GoPro
• Gardens
• Canterbury
• Must
• JCB

Known for

• An English rugby union player, he played for Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership and internationally for England
• Receiving the Man of the Series title following England’s 3–0 win over Australia in June 2016
• His involvement in a band scandal that nearly ruined his career

First TV show

He made his TV show debut on Celebrity Hunt in 2014.

James Haskell Facts

1. He was born and raised in Windsor, Berkshire, England.
2. In 2008, James Haskell was involved in a band scandal that caused him to be suspended from his team.
3. James has spent his rugby career playing for the country’s various leading teams in various countries including London, Paris, Japan and New Zealand. As a result of his efforts and the time he has devoted to developing his rugby career, James has become one of the most experienced members of the England squad.
4. On the Super Rugby team, Haskell competed for the flanker position with fellow rugby player John Hardie, who had ended up at Scotland International.
5. James doesn’t take life too seriously when he’s off the field. He has become famous for his fun social media activities, particularly his hilarious selfie videos, usually in which he interviews fellow England teammates. These activities have garnered him a large following on his social media channels.
6. Even then, James Haskell remains very diligent in exercising or not playing a game. He has a strong passion for nutrition and is constantly exercising to maintain and improve his physique. He is responsible for developing one of the most modern fitness brands in the world. James Haskell Health and Fitness . With his brand he wants to help people in their quest to get a leaner, toned or more muscular body by providing diet and fitness tips.
7. His popularity in and outside of the rugby community and great sense of humor make James the perfect show host, public speaking and MC for occasions.
8. After the World Cup, James Haskell played for the Rams in Japan for the next rugby season before seeking a super rugby contract to complete the season.
9. Before James Haskell rose to fame, he represented his country England in rugby matches under the age of 18, 19 and 21.
10. In May 2017, James was called up to the British and Irish Lions due to an injury to Billy Vunipola.
11. In early May 2019, James Haskell announced via an Instagram post that he was retiring from professional rugby after several years in international clubs and his country.
12. He joined the top-14 side Stade Francais at the end of the 2008–09 season. The career of the rugby player began shooting after several years in the England national team.
13. In June 2016, James Haskell was named Man of the Series in England’s 3-0 win over Australia.
14. At the end of the 2010-2011 rugby season, it was announced that his contract signed 2 years ago at the Stade Francais has expired. He should return to the Wasps team to start the 2012-2013 season.
15. In January 2018 it was announced that James would be leaving Waspen at the end of the 2017-2018 Aviva Premiership season.
16. Haskell was keen to join Highlanders in Super Rugby 2011. He stated that he always looks forward to playing in a new environment as it has helped him improve his skills and become a better player for his country will.
17. In July 2008, Martin Johnson selected James for the 2008/2009 Elite Player Squad. James played in all three autumn internationals that began with a match against the South African side. Despite losing his seeding spot to Tom Croft, James Haskell played in every game of the 2009 Six Nations.
18. When he was a member of Stuart Lancaster’s 31-man team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, James was substituted in favor of Tom Wood. England did not make it past the group stage that year.
19. Before joining Wasps RFC, James played for Maidenhead Rugby Club where he was part of the hugely successful Colts build-up. When Wasps won the Heineken Cup Final in 2007, James joined as a backup.
20. James Haskell is the author of several fitness books including Cooking for Fitness: Eat Smart, Train Better , Perfect Fit: The Winning Formula: Transform Your Body in Just 8 Weeks with My Training and Nutrition Plan , and Introduction to Getting and Staying RugbyFit .
21. Visit his official website at www.jameshaskell.com.
22. Follow James Haskell on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.