James Meadows (born 15 May 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the London Broncos in the RFL Championship.
He previously played for the London Broncos in the Super League and the Championship, and spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars and the Coventry Bears in League 1, and the Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. Meadows has also played for the Batley Bulldogs and the Bradford Bulls in the Championship.
Career London Broncos Meadows made his professional début for the London Broncos against the Barrow Raiders on 4 February 2018 in round 1 of the Championship.
Batley Bulldogs On 12 October 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship
He is now head coach of University of Leeds Rugby League team alongside his team mates Aidan McGowan (Backs and fighting coach) and Josh Hodson (Middles and Wrestling coach).
London Broncos (re-join) On 10 November 2023 it was reported that he had re-signed for the London Broncos in the Super League.
Bradford Bulls On 3 July 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship.
London Broncos (re-join) On 4 December 2025 it was reported that he had re-joined the London Broncos in the RFL Championship.
In February 2026 Meadows set a new club record of 42 points in a game. He scored two tries and converted 17 out of 18 attempts at goal in London's win over the North Wales Crusaders at Plough Lane.London Broncos set incredible record as PNG star scores hat-trick in 18-try win
In August 2026, he was part of the Broncos squad that lifted the RFL Championship Leaders' Shield.London Broncos crowned League Leaders' Shield winners as Betfred Championship Play-Off line-up is confirmed
Club statistics Year Club League Competition Appearances Tries Goals Drop goals Points Notes2018 Championship11300122018 League 121004 loan2019 Super League200002019 League 110000 loan2019 League 131004 loan2019 Championship740016 loan2020 Championship500002021Championship1920082022 Championship29500202023Championship31176101902024 Super League1820082025 Championship20350262026 Championship2581440320Club career total 173462100608 Rugby League ProjectLove Rugby League
References
External links 2026 London Broncos profile London Broncos profile SL profile Meet James Meadows – The studious Broncos teenager causing a Championship stir