Harry Simmons (rugby union) explained

Harry Simmons
Birth Name:Harry Andrew Simmons
Birth Date:25 November 1997
Birth Place:Norwich, England
School:Gresham's School
Height:5feet
Weight:198lb
Currentclub:Leicester Tigers
Position:Scrum half/wing
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Loughborough Students
Apps1:18
Points1:35
Years2:2017–
Clubs2:Leicester Tigers
Apps2:39
Points2:30
Years3:2021–22
Clubs3:Jersey Reds
Apps3:11
Points3:15
Clubupdate:4 February 2024

Harry Andrew Simmons (born 25 November 1997)[1] is an English rugby union scrum half or wing who plays for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Born in Norwich[1] Simmons first played rugby for Gresham’s School and Holt RFC in Norfolk before gaining experience at Loughborough Students.[2] His regular playing positions are scrum half and Wing.

Simmons made his Leicester Tigers debut at scrum half on 4 November 2017 against Gloucester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup at Welford Road, the next week against Bath he moved to full back.[3] He made his Champions Cup debut in France against Castres in January and scored his first two tries for Leicester in the Anglo-Welsh Cup game against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on 4 February 2018.[4]

On 7 July 2021 Simmons joined Jersey Reds on a season long loan arrangement.[5] Simmons scored a hat trick on 19 March 2022 again Coventry.[6] Simmons re-newed his Leicester contract on 12 May 2022.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Simmons. ESPN Scrum. 9 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Young Guns: Leicester Tiger scrum-half Harry Simmons. 1 December 2017. 9 February 2018. The Rugby Paper.
  3. Web site: Simmons set to continue following in the footsteps of England star Youngs after Leicester debut. Eastern Daily Press. 10 November 2017. 9 February 2018.
  4. Web site: Former Holt junior Simmons grabs chance to impress with two tries for Leicester Tigers. Eastern Daily Press. 5 February 2018. 9 February 2018.
  5. News: NEW BACKS ARRIVE TO BOOST REDS AS PRE-SEASON COMMENCES. 7 July 2021 . 7 July 2021.
  6. News: Jersey Reds break club records with 66-38 win at Coventry. BBC Sport. 19 March 2022. 24 June 2022.
  7. News: Tigers agree new deals with Senior Squad quintet. Leicester Tigers. 12 May 2022. 24 June 2022.