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James McCormick

Position
Hooker
James McCormick is a professional hooker for the Ulster, throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker. Track James's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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53.9
Index
237thof 802 front-row forwards
996th overall · top 30% at front-row forwards
Attack
64
Defence
52
Impact
53
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. James has 20 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable carrier and defensive enforcer

Across 22 appearances, McCormick has built a consistent profile as a workhorse hooker, contributing steadily in both phases without dominating either. His tackle numbers stand out as his most reliable trait, averaging over four per match with a single-game peak of eleven, suggesting he is frequently called upon as a defensive anchor. His carrying is functional rather than explosive, though his best individual outings — up to thirteen carries in a match — show the capacity to take a greater share of the load when required.

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2024 Champions Cup
5
Points
1
Tries
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Match History
United Rugby Championship2026/271 app
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh25 Sept 20264861811
Total4861811
Champions Cup2024/252 apps · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Leicester Tigers crestvs Leicester Tigers11 Jan 202524——2Stade Toulousain crestvs Stade Toulousain1T08 Dec 202441462
Total65464
About James McCormick

James McCormick is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Ulster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.

As a hooker, James features for the Ulster across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow James McCormick's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does James McCormick play?
James McCormick plays hooker for the Ulster.
Which team does James McCormick play for?
James McCormick plays for the Ulster, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Ulster play their home games?
The Ulster are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow James McCormick's fixtures and stats?
Follow James McCormick's fixtures, results, match appearances and Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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