About James Maloney

James Maloney (born 15 June 1986) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for FC Lezignan XIII in the Elite One Championship.

Maloney previously played for the Melbourne Storm, New Zealand Warriors, Sydney Roosters, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. He won the 2013 NRL Grand Final with the Roosters and the 2016 NRL Grand Final with the Sharks.

He is an Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin, Country Origin and Prime Minister's XIII representative.

Background
Maloney was born in Orange. He played his junior football for the St Edwards Bears, Ourimbah Wyoming Magpies and the North Sydney Bears. Maloney's father, Brian Maloney, was a lock and captain-coach of Orange CYMS in country New South Wales.