Jim Perkins (rugby coach)


James G. Perkins is a former English rugby union coach and currently, Chief Operating Officer at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, as well as director of the United States Rugby Football Federation.

Career

After moving from England to the United States, Jim Perkins played rugby in the Chicago Lions. When his playing days were over, Perkins began a long coaching career, coaching the Midwest All-Stars before coaching the United States National Rugby Team. Perkins retired from coaching after taking the Eagles to the 1991 Rugby World Cup. He is currently CEO of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP, in San Diego.