 Roby has made a massive impact for St. Helens and has played over 50 games for them.In 2005's Super League X, he was narrowly beaten to the Young Player of The Year.St Helens see James as one of the brighter prospects and he seems a perfect replacement for Keiron Cunningham when he retires, so much so that St. Helens were willing to allow Mickey Higham to leave the club and Roby was given a more active role in the team.