James Hilgendorf
Encyclopedia
James Hilgendorf, 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.
. 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.
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
professional who plays for the Melbourne Rebels
Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels are a professional rugby union team based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They made their debut in SANZAR's Super Rugby tournament in 2011. They are the first privately owned professional rugby union team in Australia...
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 GerrardMark Gerrard
Mark Gerrard is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He currently plays for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby competition. In 2011 he was one of 10 players nominated to become the competition's Super Rugby player of the year....
. He made his Waratahs' debut in 2003.
He transferred to Western Force
Western Force
Western Force is a rugby union team based in Perth, Western Australia playing in the international Super Rugby competition. They first competed in the 2006 season and finished with the wooden spoon in that year, however their performances greatly improved in 2007. In 2008 they finished in 8th...
for the 2006 to 2008 Super Rugby seasons, then moved to Japan to play for the Kintetsu Liners
Kintetsu Liners
Kintetsu Liners rugby team are a Japanese rugby union team owned by Kintetsu Corporation which was founded in 1929. They have won the All-Japan Championship three times as an amateur team...
, and later the Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers
Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers
Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers are a Japanese rugby union team owned by Kobe Steel, Ltd., and based in Kobe. They were the first ever Top League champions when the League started in the 2003-4 season...
. In May 2010 Hilgendorf signed to join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2011 Super Rugby season.