| Simms Davison | |
| Full Name: | Simms Harry Ralph Davison |
| Birth Date: | 27 June 1979 |
| Birth Place: | Matamata, New Zealand |
| Height: | 185 cm |
| Weight: | 112 kg |
| University: | University of Otago |
| Position: | Prop |
| Provinceyears1: | 2002–07 |
| Provinceapps1: | 63 |
| Provincepoints1: | 25 |
| Superyears1: | 2004–08 |
| Superapps1: | 52 |
| Superpoints1: | 10 |
Simms Harry Ralph Davison (born 27 June 1979) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]
Davison was born in Matamata, Waikato. He earned New Zealand Universities representative honours while a commerce student at the University of Otago and was an Otago development player.[2]
A powerful loose-head prop, Davison played his provincial rugby with Bay of Plenty and was a member of the Chiefs from 2004 and 2008, making 52 appearances.[3] [4] He finished his career with a season at French club ASM Clermont Auvergne, competing in the 2008–09 Heineken Cup and Top 14 competitions.[5]
Davison took ownership of his family's Matamata horse stud farm "Mapperley Stud" in 2016. He bred 2023 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes winner Campionessa.[6]