James Mendeika


James Mendeika is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who lasted played for the Bradford Bulls in the Kingstone Press Championship. He plays as a or fullback.

Background

He was born in Bury, Greater Manchester, England.

Club career

Warrington Wolves

James was previously signed at the Super League side the Warrington Wolves.

Leigh Centurions

Mendeika played for Leigh on loan in 2012.

Swinton Lions

In 2013, Mendeika played for Swinton Lions as a dual registered player.
He finished the season as Swinton's leading try scorer.

London Broncos

He also had a brief spell on loan at London Broncos.

Featherstone Rovers

Mendeika played for Featherstone Rovers between 2014 and 2015.

Bradford Bulls

Mendeika signed for Championship side Bradford Bulls on a 2 Year Deal in the middle of the 2015 season.
2015 - 2015 Season
Mendeika featured in Round 14 to Round 23. He played in Qualifier 5 then in Qualifier 7. He scored against Doncaster, Batley Bulldogs, Featherstone Rovers, Hunslet Hawks and Hull Kingston Rovers.
2016 - 2016 Season
Mendeika did not featured in any of the pre-season friendlies.
James did not feature in any games this season due to injuries and being loaned out.
2017 - 2017 Season
Mendeika resigned with the Bulls following the clubs liquidation at the end of the 2016 season.
He featured in the pre-season friendlies against Huddersfield Giants and Keighley Cougars.
Mendeika featured in Round 1 to Round 6. He was injured for Rounds 7-11 but then featured in Round 12 to Round 13 then again in Round 17 to Round 22. He played in the Championship Shield Game 1 to Game 4. James also played in the 2017 Challenge Cup in Round 4. He scored against Swinton Lions and Oldham.
He was released by the Bulls at the end of the season.
SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2015 Bradford Bulls1370028
2016 Bradford Bulls00000
2017 Bradford Bulls192008
Total3290036

International career

Mendeika is an Ireland international, and made his début against England Knights in 2012. He was selected in the country's 2013 Rugby League World Cup squad.