Jamie Blamire


Jamie Blamire is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby.

Early life

Blamire was born in Seaton, Cumbria to
parents Graeme, a conservatory builder and Julie Tinnion. He has a younger sister called Gemma. He started his rugby career as part of Seaton Rangers RLFC.

Club career

Blamire came through the Newcastle Academy to sign a first-team deal, and subsequent extensions. In May 2019 he scored a try on his Premiership debut against Gloucester. He is seen as an unusually attacking force for his position.
On 9 May 2025, it was confirmed that Blamire would leave Newcastle to join Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers on a long term deal ahead of the 2025-26 season.

International career

Blamire scored a try for the England U20 team against Italy during the 2017 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and also featured in the final game against Ireland as England completed the grand slam. He was also a member of the squad that finished runners up to New Zealand at the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. In June 2021 he was selected by Eddie Jones for the senior England team and on 4 July 2021 scored a try on his debut against the United States at Twickenham. The following weekend saw him score a hat-trick of tries on his first start in a victory against Canada.

International tries

TryOpposing teamLocationVenueCompetitionDateResultScore
1London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 July rugby union tests4 July 2021Win43 – 29
2London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 July rugby union tests20 7 2021Win70 – 14
3London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 July rugby union tests20 7 2021Win70 – 14
4London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 July rugby union tests20 7 2021Win70 – 14
5London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 Autumn Nations Series6 November 2021Win69 – 3
6London, EnglandTwickenham Stadium2021 Autumn Nations Series13 November 2021Win32 – 15