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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.

29 Articles

Playing underage for Scotland, picking England and being part Maori - ‘Big Jim’s Big Interview’ with Zach Mercer

In the latest of edition of Big Jim’s Big Interviews, our man sits down to chat with Bath back-rower Zach Mercer on his time in …

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
21 Sep, 4:08

From coaching in Hong Kong to Saracens and what Mark McCall's really like – ‘Big Jim’s Big Interview’ with Joe Shaw

Jim Hamilton sits down with Saracens skills and attack coach Joe Shaw - one of the unheralded masterminds behind the club’s domi…

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
07 Sep, 8:01

Twitter trolls, Owen Farrell and playing for England U20s - 'Big Jim's Big Interview' with Ross Moriarty

In a new series for RugbyPass, our man Jim Hamilton interviews some of the most prominent figures in the games in Big Jim’s Big …

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
01 Aug, 11:59

Saracens ready to snap losing streak – Jim Hamilton

Nobody wants to lose seven games in a row but Saracens will be stronger for coming through this period of adversity and are ready …

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
22 Dec, 17:58

The game that made Maro Itoje a star in rugby

Jim Hamilton gives an analysis of the incredible performance of Maro Itoje in the Rugby World Cup semi final against New Zealand i…

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
05 Mar, 7:06
Opinion

I really don't get it - Jim's Friday Five

Jim Hamilton looks are five talking points across the game of rugby heading into the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup.

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
17 Dec, 7:29
Opinion

Koch out, what's Dupont? - Jim Hamilton's Friday Five

Jim Hamilton looks are five talking points across the game of rugby heading into the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup. …

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
10 Dec, 11:38
Interview

Why Morne Steyn will be remembered as one of the best Springbok rugby players ever

RugbyPass was lucky enough to speak to one. of the legends of Springbok Rugby. Steyn spoke openly about his rugby career, as well …

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
11 Nov, 7:46

Will Genia on the return of Quade Cooper, Australia's rugby comeback and what he thinks of Eddie Jones

We were lucky enough to be joined by Australia rugby legend Will Genia on All Access with Jim Hamilton. Will previewed Australia r…

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
05 Nov, 7:32

Big Jim Hamilton's Netflix recommendations

Big Jim Hamilton's Netflix recommendations: With the global pandemic forcing much of the world's population indoors, many of us ha…

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
05 Apr, 11:12

Heineken Champions Cup Predictor: Big Jim vs the RPI

Heineken Champions Cup predictor: It's another big European weekend, with most of the teams running out across the continent still…

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
09 Jan, 5:42

Jim Hamilton's Premiership Team of the Decade

I've had a scratch of the head as to who I think would make up my Premiership Team of the Decade. Naturally, Saracens dominate …

Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton
31 Dec, 4:45

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
Jim Hamilton
21 Jul, 11:08

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
Jim Hamilton
19 May, 13:17

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
Jim Hamilton
12 May, 14:25

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
Jim Hamilton
18 Apr, 14:30

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
Jim Hamilton
17 Apr, 13:05

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
Jim Hamilton
29 Mar, 9:06

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
Jim Hamilton
28 Mar, 15:13

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
Jim Hamilton
28 Mar, 7:11
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