James Hasson


James Hasson is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays as a and forward for the Blacktown Workers in the Intrust Super Premiership. He previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles as well as the Salford Red Devils and Wakefield Trinity in the Super League. He primarily plays as a, and credits his ability to his uncle Andrew.

Background

Born in Hillingdon, England, Hasson is of Irish descent and moved to Sydney, Australia at a young age. He played his junior rugby league for De La Salle Caringbah JRLFC, before being signed by the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

Playing career

Early career

In 2011 and 2012, Hasson played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks' NYC team. In 2013, he joined the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on a 2-year contract.

2013

In Round 8 of the 2013 NRL season, Hasson made his NRL début for the Sea Eagles against the St. George Illawarra Dragons. In October and November, he played in 3 games for Ireland in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. He re-signed with the Sea Eagles on a 1-year contract.

2015

On 6 August, Hasson signed a 1-year contract with the Parramatta Eels starting in 2016.

2016

In 2016, he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.

2017

After playing four games for Wakefield Trinity in 2017, he was then released by the club. Later that year he was chosen in Ireland's squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
Hasson joined the St George Illawarra Dragons Intrust Super Premiership side for the 2018 season. He then left to join the Blacktown Workers for the remainder of the year.