43 Facts About Jamie Peacock

James Darryl Peacock MBE, was born on 14 December 1977 and is a motivational speaker, leadership mentor and former English professional rugby league footballer.

Jamie Peacock played for Leeds Rhinos and the Bradford Bulls in the Super League, and captained both Great Britain and England at international level.

Jamie Peacock is the most successful player in Super League history, having won a total of 9 Super League championships, 4 Challenge Cup winners medals, 4 World Club Challenge winners medals, twice named the Best Forward in the World, named in the Super League Dream Team on 11 occasions, won the Man of Steel award in 2003 and in 2021 awarded the MBE.

On his way to becoming a first team regular for Bradford, Jamie Peacock spent a month on loan at Featherstone Rovers making four appearances and scoring one try.

Jamie Peacock enjoyed a spell at University of Wollongong in Australia as he learned his rugby trade.

Jamie Peacock made his Super League debut in 1999 for Bradford, making two starts and 16 substitute appearances for the club, scoring six tries.

Jamie Peacock gained a reputation in the world rugby, winning such accolades as Man of Steel, Players' Player of the Year and Rugby League Writers' Player of the Year.

Jamie Peacock earned himself a place in John Kear's England side for the 2000 World Cup.

Jamie Peacock made four appearances in the World Cup that year, scoring an impressive six tries which including a hat trick against Fiji at Headingley.

Jamie Peacock played for the Bradford Bulls as a second-row in their 2001 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.

Jamie Peacock then become a permanent presence in the Great Britain squad making 14 appearances, all but three of which have been in the starting line up.

Jamie Peacock won caps for Great Britain while at Bradford Bulls in 2001 against Australia, and Australia, in 2002 against Australia, New Zealand, and New Zealand, in 2003 against Australia, in 2004 against Australia, and New Zealand, in 2005 against Australia, and New Zealand.

Jamie Peacock made 30 appearances as Bradford again returned to Old Trafford for the 2002 Super League Grand Final only to lose out to a Sean Long drop goal.

However, Bradford were unstoppable as they captured the Challenge Cup, League Leaders and Grand Final trophies ahead of Leeds and Wigan respectively and Jamie Peacock was named Players Player of the Year, Rugby League Writers Player of the Year and Man of Steel.

Jamie Peacock played for the Bradford Bulls as a second-row in their 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.

Jamie Peacock was then selected in the Great Britain team to compete in the end of season 2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.

Jamie Peacock was honoured with the captaincy at Bradford Bulls in his final year at Odsal and played for the Bulls as a prop in their 2005 Super League Grand Final victory against Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.

Jamie Peacock was made captain of Great Britain for the 2005 and 2006 Gillette Tri-Nations tournaments due to injuries to Paul Sculthorpe.

Leeds born Jamie Peacock joined the club he supported as a boy in 2006 from local rivals Bradford.

Jamie Peacock made his Leeds debut against Huddersfield on the opening day of the season.

Jamie Peacock played for Great Britain while at Leeds in 2006 against New Zealand, and Australia, in 2007 against New Zealand.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens.

On 16 June 2008, Jamie Peacock was announced as the England captain for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

Jamie Peacock played against Papua New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand, in 2009 against France, New Zealand and Australia.

Jamie Peacock played a full 80 minutes to win his 4th Super League champions ring.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2009 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.

Jamie Peacock was selected to play for England against France in the one-off test in 2010.

Jamie Peacock signed a new one-year deal at Leeds in July 2011.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.

Jamie Peacock was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to rugby league.

On 26 June 2012, Jamie Peacock announced his retirement from international rugby league.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Castleford Tigers at Wembley Stadium.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley Stadium.

Jamie Peacock announced that he would retire from the sport upon the conclusion of the 2015 season and take up the role of football manager at Hull Kingston Rovers.

Jamie Peacock played in the 2015 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

Jamie Peacock joined Hull KR as football manager for the 2016 Super League season.

Jamie Peacock has transferred his experience captaining both Great Britain and England toward becoming a motivational speaker, whilst focussing on leadership mentoring and promoting wellbeing for an increasing number of blue chip businesses, educational organisations and SME's.

Jamie Peacock has researched, designed and created the 'Be A Champion' 30-day wellbeing programme, that is proven to create positive change through an improved mindset, good sleep, healthy eating and increased physical activity.

Jamie Peacock released his autobiography 'No White Flag' in 2008, co-written with Phil Caplan.

Jamie Peacock has written an accompanying book to his 'Be A Champion' wellbeing programme.

Since retiring from the field, Jamie Peacock continues to contribute to the rugby league world through regular media appearances where he provides his expert insight and opinion.