James Webster

Who is James Webster?

James Webster is a former rugby league player and current coach of English club Wakefield Wildcats.

Webster normally plays as a scrum half but is equally at home at hooker. where he played for Parramatta making over 40 NRL games in his time with the Eels.

He was released from Hull Kingston Rovers on 2 May 2008.

He eventually joined rivals Hull. After only one game in a black and white jersey - Webster was released from his contract. It was then announced he had signed a 2-year contract with Widnes

He joined National League One side Widnes for the 2009 season.

Webster recently turned his back on his playing career to focus on his coaching role with former club Hull, when he returned to the black and whites as Assistant Coach in 2010.

He now works closely alongside Head Coach Richard Agar and fellow Assistant Coach Andy Last in his first major coaching opportunity, whilst he is also involved in the development of other young coaches with the Rugby Football League.

Early 2014 James is playing for amateur rugby club Hornsea RUFC, He has earned one cap and also offers coaching support.