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Biography
James Bell (born 2 May 1994) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League. He plays at second-row and lock.
Background
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Bell is of Scottish and Māori descent. He played his junior rugby league for the Papakura Sea Eagles, before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors.
Playing career
Early career
In 2014, Bell played for the New Zealand Warriors' NYC team. In October 2014, he played in the Warriors' 2014 NYC Grand Final win over the Brisbane Broncos. In 2015, he graduated to the Warriors' New South Wales Cup team and in 2016 he was named the side's man of the year. Also in 2016, he played for the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.
2017
Bell played in the 2017 NRL Auckland Nines.
After making over 50 appearances with the Warriors' reserve team, Bell made his NRL debut for the Warriors against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in round 21 of the 2017 NRL season.