James Hilgendorf

James Hilgendorf

Date of birth	(1982-03-29) 29 March 1982
Place of birth	Sydney, Australia
Height
Weight	89 kg (196 lb)
Rugby union career
Current status
Position(s)	Fly Half
Playing career
Position	Fly Half, Centre, Fullback
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2002-2013 2005–06 2007 2009	Eastwood Viadana Perth Spirit Kintetsu Liners Kobelco Steelers	96 16 4 8 8
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2004–05	Taranaki	14	(35)
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2003 2006–08 2011–13	Waratahs Western Force Rebels	2 15 17	(0) (10) (10)
correct as of 7 June 2013.
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2000	Australia Schoolboys

James Hilgendorf, (born on 29 March 1982 in Sydney, Australia) is a rugby union professional who plays for the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby competition. His usual position is fly-half, but he can also play in the centres or at fullback.

Early career

Hilgendorf is a product of the Eastwood club in Sydney. He was an Australian Schoolboy representative in 2000, along with fellow Rebel Mark Gerrard. He made his Waratahs' debut in 2003.

He transferred to Western Force for the 2006 to 2008 Super Rugby seasons, then moved to Japan to play for the Kintetsu Liners, and later the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers. In May 2010 Hilgendorf signed to join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2011 Super Rugby season. After short stints with both the Waratahs and Rebels in 2013, Hilgendorf retired after the Shute Shield final loss to Sydney University with his long term school mate Tim Davidson.

He now is an accredited RUPA Rugby Union Player Agent who works for The Blaze Agency Pty Ltd and rugby coach at The King's School, Parramatta.

External links

• The Whole Force (TWF) Profile