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JJ Dickinson
Birth nameJosiah Dickinson
Date of birth (1989-10-30) 30 October 1989 (age 34)
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
SchoolCalday Grange Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back row
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Caldy ()

Josiah “JJ” Dickinson (born 30 October 1989) is an English rugby union player who plays for Championship Rugby club, Caldy. He plays in the back row[1] and captains the team.[2]

Career[edit]

Dickinson’s journey with Caldy began when he was just 12 years old.[3] His brother, Sam (formerly of Northampton Saints), also started his rugby journey on the Wirral alongside JJ.[4]

Dickinson is the most successful captain in Caldy’s history,[5] having captained the team to promotion from the National Two North and National One divisions.

A bank at Caldy’s home ground, Paton Field, has been named in Dickinson’s honour.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "JJ Dickinson". All.Rugby. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  2. ^ "JJ Dickinson (C)". Caldy Rugby Club. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Caldy RFC: Meet the Championship giant-killers on £100-a-match". The Times. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Sam Dickinson: A big chunk of my heart remains in Caldy". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b JJ Dickinson. Zeeon. Retrieved 12 May 2024.