The Western Force is delighted to confirm the signing of Australian outside back James Ramm on a two-year contract commencing from the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Ramm will return to Australia to join the Force after spending the past four seasons in England with current Premiership Rugby league leaders Northampton Saints where he has scored 31 tries in 68 appearances.
During his time in England, Ramm won the Saints’ 2023 Breakthrough Player and Players’ Player of the Season awards.
The 27-year-old, who can play wing and full-back, previously spent three seasons with the NSW Waratahs, notching up 20 caps and three tries after scoring on his Super Rugby debut in 2020.
The 191cm utility also played for the Junior Wallabies at the 2018 World Rugby Under-20s Championship.
He is the latest Australian playing overseas who the Force has lured back home, following on from Nic Dolly, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Carlo Tizzano and Harry Potter.
Force head coach Simon Cron said: “One of the areas for us to continue to grow our positional depth is in our back three. The fact they are explosive athletes means it’s a position you need coverage.
"We have some great back three players but still need to add as we know backline depth is so important.
“James has aspirations to play for Australia and he wants to come home. Having known him before he left overseas, I was able to see his commitment to his craft, he will fit in at the Force seamlessly.
“He is tall, athletic, good in the air and brings speed and flair, so we think he’ll be a good fit. He’s really motivated, so we’re excited to bring him back to Australia.”
Ramm said he was excited to join the Force later in the year, drawn to the Club by what it's building.
"I’m extremely excited to be joining the Force next season and relocating to Perth with my wife, Ally," Ramm said.
"After talking to many of the boys and staff currently at the club, it is clear that there is a strong culture, a drive for success and a genuine belief in what this group can achieve. The opportunity to play a role in what the club is building is something that really excites me.
"The prospect of a home Rugby World Cup is incredibly motivating. Representing your country on home soil in front of family and friends, in my eyes, is the pinnacle of any Aussie rugby players career. But I know that selection starts with consistent performances at Super Rugby level, and that’s where my full attention will be.
"My immediate focus will be on contributing to a strong Super Rugby campaign and doing everything I can to help the team succeed."
Reflecting on his time at Northampton, Ramm added: "My time at the Saints has been pivotal in my development, both as a player and as a man. I’ve been fortunate to experience different coaching philosophies and styles of play, whilst earning the opportunity to take part in some of the biggest matches in the northern hemisphere.
"That exposure has broadened my understanding of the game and I feel like I’m returning to Australia more complete, with valuable experience that I’m eager to contribute to the Force environment."
James Ramm
DOB: 30/4/1998
Place of birth: Sydney, NSW
Height: 191cm
Position: Wing/Full-back
Club history
Super Rugby debut: Round 3 2020 v ACT Brumbies, Sydney (NSW Waratahs)
Super Rugby caps: 20
Northampton Saints (2022- , 68 caps, 31 tries)
NSW Waratahs (2020-2022, 20 caps, 3 tries)
