James Darryl Peacock MBE, (born 14 December 1977) is an English motivational speaker, leadership mentor and former professional rugby league footballer.
Peacock began his career with Bradford Bulls in 1998, which also included a loan spell at Featherstone Rovers, he made a name for himself playing in the second-row winning three Grand Finals before a move to Leeds Rhinos in 2006. At Leeds, Peacock won six more Grand Finals and became one of the most decorated players in British rugby league history. After briefly returning in 2015 Peacock played four games for Hull Kingston Rovers in 2016.
Peacock made his England debut at the 2000 World Cup and his Great Britain debut the following year as well as representing Yorkshire.
Born in Leeds, Peacock is a product of Bradford Bulls' junior programme, having played as a junior for Stanningley RLFC. On his way to becoming a first team regular for Bradford, Jamie spent a month on loan at Featherstone Rovers making four appearances and scoring one try. He also enjoyed a spell at University of Wollongong in Australia as he learned his rugby trade.
Peacock made his Bradford Super League début in 1999. He made two starts and 16 substitute appearances for the club, scoring six tries that year. The following year he cemented his place in the side, helping Bradford to win 2000 Challenge Cup success against Leeds at Murrayfield.
Peacock played for the Bradford Bulls as a second-row in their 2001 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.
As Super League VI champions, the Bulls played against 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge. Peacock played as a second-row in Bradford's victory. He made 30 appearances in 2002 as Bradford again returned to Old Trafford for the 2002 Super League Grand Final only to lose out to a Sean Long drop goal.
Peacock played for the Bradford Bulls as a second-row in their 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors. Having won Super League VIII, Bradford played against 2003 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge. Peacock captained the Bulls as a second-row in their 22–4 victory. Bradford reached the 2004 Super League Grand Final losing out to Leeds. Peacock was honoured with the captaincy at Bradford Bulls in his final year at Odsal and played for the Bulls as a prop in their 2005 Super League Grand Final victory against Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
During his time with Bradford he won every club honour available, in addition to winning the Man of Steel, Players' Player of the Year and Rugby League Writers' Player of the Year.
Peacock joined Leeds in 2006 from local rivals Bradford. He made his Leeds début against Huddersfield on the opening day of the season.
He played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens. and was also part of the 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2012 Super League Grand Final squads and team that won the World Club Challenge against Manly Sea Eagles.
Peacock played a starring role in Leeds' 33-6 Grand Final victory over then reigning champions' St Helens. He played a full 80 minutes to win his 4th Super League champions ring.
He was named in the Super League Dream Team for both the 2008's Super League XIII and 2009's Super League XIV season.
He played in the 2009 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford.
Peacock signed a new one-year deal at Leeds in July 2011.
Later that year he played as a prop for Leeds in the 2011 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens at Old Trafford.
Peacock was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to rugby league.