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James McNabney

Positions
Flanker · Number 8
James McNabney is a professional flanker for the Ulster, hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward. 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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Index
187thof 625 loose forwards
981st overall · top 30% at loose forwards
Attack
76
Defence
52
Impact
22
Per-80-minute output vs other loose forwards, weighted for competition strength. James has 22 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
High-volume carrier and defensive workhorse

Across 22 matches McNabney sustains an exceptional dual workload, averaging over 10 carries and 10 tackles per game — a combination that marks him out as a central figure in both attack and defence at the breakdown. His single-game peaks of 23 carries and 21 tackles show he can lift that output considerably when the match demands it. The consistency of those numbers across Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship rugby speaks to a flanker built for high-intensity, high-contact environments.

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Match History
United Rugby Championship2026/273 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Munster crestvs Munster10 Oct 20264011445Glasgow Warriors crestvs Glasgow Warriors03 Oct 202649121811Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh25 Sept 20266283718
Total151319934
United Rugby Championship2023/242 apps
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Edinburgh crestvs Edinburgh02 Dec 20237482518Glasgow Warriors crestvs Glasgow Warriors25 Nov 202380134716
Total154217234
About James McNabney

James McNabney is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Ulster, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.

As a flanker, 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 McNabney's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does James McNabney play?
James McNabney plays flanker and number 8 for the Ulster. His most frequent position is flanker.
Which team does James McNabney play for?
James McNabney 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 McNabney's fixtures and stats?
Follow James McNabney's fixtures, results, match appearances and Ulster news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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