Jim Hamilton

Big Jim is a content director and producer for RugbyPass. After a glittering career for Saracens and Scotland, including a famous hat-trick versus India, Jim has established himself as a self-proclaimed media mogul and produces editorial, interviews, documentaries and features for RugbyPass.

Latest:

Foden: Stateside - A RugbyPass Original documentary

In 2018 former England full-back Ben Foden shocked the rugby world when he confirmed a switch to the newly formed Rugby United New…

Jim Hamilton

21 Jul, 15:08

Articles

Hamilton: There is an energy around Toulouse that has caught my imagination

Winning successive European titles is far from easy... I know this from my Saracens days and I have a sneaky feeling that double-c…

Jim Hamilton

18 Apr, 18:30

Hamilton: Saracens will use controversy to steel Billy Vunipola for Munster's onslaught

I'm a veteran of the 2017 semi-final between these teams in Dublin, a match that was comfortable won by Saracens, but this encount…

Jim Hamilton

17 Apr, 17:05

Hamilton: French rugby is on its knees but this heavyweight collision will be a flair-filled belter

Rugby in France is in disarray but Sunday's all-French European quarter-final can be the tonic that reminds us that they still hav…

Jim Hamilton

29 Mar, 13:06

Hamilton: Ulster know Johnny Sexton is flappable

All the talk a few months ago was how Leinster would walk Europe, but Ireland's lack of form in the Six Nations means this all-Iri…

Jim Hamilton

28 Mar, 19:13

Hamilton: Having seen Scotland, Glasgow will feel they have found a way to rattle Owen Farrell but he will be too good for them

Owen Farrell was unceremoniously hauled off during England's Six Nations draw with Scotland, but there won't be any hang-over for …

Jim Hamilton

28 Mar, 11:11

Hamilton: Cockerill shocked me when he joined Edinburgh, but now they're going to shock Munster

"I was shocked when Richard Cockerill joined Edinburgh, but his hard-nosed approach is reaping rewards and their quarter-final ver…

Jim Hamilton

27 Mar, 20:58

Jim Hamilton's Six Nations XV

It's been a roller coaster of a Six Nations. Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup, Wales became legitimate World Cup contenders a…

Jim Hamilton

18 Mar, 15:24

'I backed Sinckler for the Lions because he plays on the edge' - Big Jim's Big Interview: Rowntree

In our latest edition of Big Jim’s Big Interview, Jim sits down with his former Leicester Tigers teammate Graham Rowntree, with …

Jim Hamilton

06 Mar, 14:45

Videos

Foden: Stateside - A RugbyPass Original documentary

In 2018 former England full-back Ben Foden shocked the rugby world when he confirmed a switch to the newly formed Rugby United New…

Jim Hamilton

21 Jul, 15:08

The Academy - Episode 6 - Behind the scenes with Leicester Tigers' academy

The academy team's hard work all year has led to this game - the final at Allianz Park against Gloucester. Watch the epic finale t…

Jim Hamilton

19 May, 17:17

The Academy - Episode 5 - Behind the scenes with the Leicester Tigers academy

After beating Leeds, the academy team face a switch-up against unexpected opposition after a match cancellation.

Jim Hamilton

12 May, 18:25

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Big Jim's Big Interview with Simon Zebo - dealing with racism, Ireland and the 'Cartel'

Simon Zebo has spoken to exclusively to RugbyPass about what he heard at Ulster last weekend. He also spoke to Big Jim about life …

Jim Hamilton

18 Jan, 18:22