Jimmy Halliwell (born 8 July 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for PREM Rugby club Bristol Bears.
Club career From Bristol, Halliwell played rugby at Thornbury Rugby Club. He came through the Academy at Bristol Bears and plays as a tighthead prop, and was a member of the club's title-winning U18 side in 2021. He first signed a professional contract with the club in 2022. He played on loan at Dings Crusaders in the 2023-24 season, helping the club achieve promotion from National League 2 West, and also featured on loan for Old Redcliffians as a youth player.
Halliwell made his debut for Bristol Bears in the PREM Rugby and also featured in the Rugby Champions Cup during the 2024-25 season. He signed a new long-term contract with the club in August 2026 having made 25 appearances for the club in all appearances.
International career An England U20 international, he was part of the England side that finished fourth at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship, and then won the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and 2024 World Rugby U20 Championship. His performances included scoring a try against Fiji in the pool stages at the 2024 World Cup, and against France in the 2024 Six Nations.
Honours England U20 World Rugby U20 Championship Champion (1): 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship Champion (1): 2024
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