Sam Smith (rugby union)

Sam Smith (born 6 June 1990 in Epsom, Surrey, England), is a former English rugby union player. He played on the wing.

Sam Smith
Birth nameSam Smith
Date of birth (1990-06-06) 6 June 1990
Place of birthEpsom, Surrey, England
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
SchoolCranleigh School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003-2005 Guildford Rugby Club ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009-2014
2010-2011
2014-2016
Harlequins
Esher
Worcester Warriors
78
11
13
(140)
(5)
(55)
Correct as of 21 February 2015
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 England U20 7 (10)

Smith made his first grade debut in the LV= Cup for Harlequins against the Newcastle Falcons on 15 November 2009.[1]

His father Simon Smith played for Wasps and gained 9 caps for England between 1985 and 1986. His mother rowed for Cambridge and Great Britain.[2]

In 2014, Smith was signed by Worcester Warriors Director of Rugby Dean Ryan following the departure of wing David Lemi. Smith remained at the club until 2016, when he retired from rugby after a quadriceps injury not healing fully.

He now runs a coffee shop called Wayland's Yard at 6 Foregate Street in Worcester.

References

  1. "Newcastle 8–19 Harlequins". BBC. 15 November 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
  2. "Sam Smith". RFU. Archived from the original on 7 May 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
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