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'''James Lang''' (born 4 April 1995) is an [[England|English]] professional [[rugby union]] player for the [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] and plays [[Fly-half (rugby union)|Fly half]].
'''James Lang''' (born 4 April 1995) is a [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scottish]] rugby union player who currently plays for [[Edinburgh Rugby]] in the [[United Rugby Championship]].


==Club career==
==Rugby Union career==
Born a few miles from [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] rugby union side's [[Twickenham Stoop]], in Ashford, Middlesex. Lang represented Harlequins first, at school boy level. His burgeoning rugby career took off, when as a teenager Lang joined Welsh side Rugby Gogledd Cymru (RGC) in North Wales.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Premiership Rugby | title=Harlequins announces signing of Academy fly-half James Lang | url=https://www.premiershiprugby.com/news/harlequins-announces-signing-of-academy-fly-half-james-lang/| accessdate=3 Dec 2017}}</ref>


===Amateur career===
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22-year-old Lang joined [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] academy in the summer of 2016 from Rugby Gogledd Cymru. He has since made several successful appearances as Fly-Half for Quins.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Daily Post | title=RGC youngster earns dream move to Premiership side Harlequins | url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rgc-youngster-earns-dream-move-11596582 | accessdate=3 Dec 2017}}</ref>


Characteristic of Lang's style on the rugby field is his strong and accurate kicking. Lang himself has mentioned working with former Quins Fly-half [[Nick Evans (rugby union)|Nick Evans]]. Which benefited him in his own similar role. Lang plays at Fly-half in the Harlequins academy.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Quins.co.uk | title=James Lang extends his time with Harlequins | url=http://www.quins.co.uk/news/james-lang-extends-his-time-with-harlequins/ | accessdate=3 Dec 2017}}</ref>
Born a few miles from [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] rugby union side's [[Twickenham Stoop]], in Ashford, Middlesex. Lang represented Harlequins first, at school boy level. His burgeoning rugby career took off, when as a teenager Lang joined Welsh side Rygbi Gogledd Cymru ([[RGC1404]]) in North Wales.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Premiership Rugby | title=Harlequins announces signing of Academy fly-half James Lang | url=https://www.premiershiprugby.com/news/harlequins-announces-signing-of-academy-fly-half-james-lang/| accessdate=3 Dec 2017}}</ref>

===Professional career===

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In the summer of 2016 the 22-year-old Lang returned from Rygbi Gogledd Cymru to [[Harlequin F.C.|Harlequins]] academy. He has since made several successful appearances as Fly-Half for Quins.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Daily Post | title=RGC youngster earns dream move to Premiership side Harlequins | url=http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/rgc-youngster-earns-dream-move-11596582 | accessdate=3 Dec 2017}}</ref>

Characteristic of Lang's style on the rugby field is his strong and accurate kicking. Lang himself has mentioned working with former Quins Fly-half [[Nick Evans (rugby union)|Nick Evans]]. Which benefited him in his own similar role. Lang plays at Fly-half in the Harlequins academy and first team.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Quins.co.uk | title=James Lang extends his time with Harlequins | url=http://www.quins.co.uk/news/james-lang-extends-his-time-with-harlequins/ | accessdate=3 Dec 2017}}</ref>

Lang signed a pre-contract agreement with [[United Rugby Championship]] side [[Edinburgh Rugby]] in January 2021, alongside fellow Harlequins player [[Glen Young (rugby union)|Glen Young]].<ref>{{cite web | publisher=edinburghrugby.org | title=FRESH FACES: MEET LANG AND YOUNG | url=https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/fresh-faces-meet-lang-and-young | accessdate=14 January 2021 | archive-date=15 January 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115053307/https://www.edinburghrugby.org/the-clubhouse/fresh-faces-meet-lang-and-young | url-status=dead }}</ref>

===International career===

Lang's first played for Scotland at U18 level in 2013. Five years later he was named as a member of the [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scottish]] squad for the summer tour to [[Canada]], [[United States]] and [[Argentina]]. Lang one of six [[international cap|uncapped]] players ahead of the tour, under the guidance of [[Scotland national rugby union team|Scotland]] coach [[Gregor Townsend]].<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Scottish Rugby | title=Six uncapped Scots named in Summer Tour squad| url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/18/05/08/six-uncapped-scots-named-summer-tour-squad/| accessdate=8 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | newspaper=The Scotsman | title=Unknown quantity James Lang has chance to shine at 12 for Scotland| date=9 May 2018 | first=Iain | last=Morrison | url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/rugby-union/scotland/unknown-quantity-james-lang-has-chance-to-shine-at-12-for-scotland-1-4736699| accessdate=28 September 2019}}</ref>

Lang received his first senior cap against [[Canada national rugby union team|Canada]] on 9 June 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Scotlandteam/status/1005690691152797696|title=Scottish Rugby on Twitter|publisher=}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.quins.co.uk/team/players/james-lang Harlequins profile]
*[http://www.quins.co.uk/team/players/james-lang Harlequins profile]


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Latest revision as of 01:12, 28 September 2024

James Lang
Lang attempting a place kick, 2017
Date of birth (1995-04-04) 4 April 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthAshford, England
Height6 ft (183 cm)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
UniversitySt Mary’s University, Bangor University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half/Centre
Current team Edinburgh Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2021 Harlequins 79 (214)
2021– Edinburgh Rugby 38 (5)
Correct as of 17 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2021 Scotland 6 (0)
Correct as of 13 April 2023

James Lang (born 4 April 1995) is a Scottish rugby union player who currently plays for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby Union career

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Amateur career

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Born a few miles from Harlequins rugby union side's Twickenham Stoop, in Ashford, Middlesex. Lang represented Harlequins first, at school boy level. His burgeoning rugby career took off, when as a teenager Lang joined Welsh side Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC1404) in North Wales.[1]

Professional career

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In the summer of 2016 the 22-year-old Lang returned from Rygbi Gogledd Cymru to Harlequins academy. He has since made several successful appearances as Fly-Half for Quins.[2]

Characteristic of Lang's style on the rugby field is his strong and accurate kicking. Lang himself has mentioned working with former Quins Fly-half Nick Evans. Which benefited him in his own similar role. Lang plays at Fly-half in the Harlequins academy and first team.[3]

Lang signed a pre-contract agreement with United Rugby Championship side Edinburgh Rugby in January 2021, alongside fellow Harlequins player Glen Young.[4]

International career

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Lang's first played for Scotland at U18 level in 2013. Five years later he was named as a member of the Scottish squad for the summer tour to Canada, United States and Argentina. Lang one of six uncapped players ahead of the tour, under the guidance of Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.[5][6]

Lang received his first senior cap against Canada on 9 June 2018.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Harlequins announces signing of Academy fly-half James Lang". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ "RGC youngster earns dream move to Premiership side Harlequins". Daily Post. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. ^ "James Lang extends his time with Harlequins". Quins.co.uk. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  4. ^ "FRESH FACES: MEET LANG AND YOUNG". edinburghrugby.org. Archived from the original on 15 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Six uncapped Scots named in Summer Tour squad". Scottish Rugby. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  6. ^ Morrison, Iain (9 May 2018). "Unknown quantity James Lang has chance to shine at 12 for Scotland". The Scotsman. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Scottish Rugby on Twitter".
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