Tariq Sims Explained

Tariq Sims
Birth Date:1990 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia
Height:193cm (76inches)
Weight:106kg (234lb)
Club1:North Qld Cowboys
Year1start:2011
Year1end:14
Appearances1:71
Tries1:16
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:64
Club2:Newcastle Knights
Year2start:2015
Year2end:16
Appearances2:27
Tries2:4
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:16
Club3:St. George Illawarra
Year3start:2016
Year3end:22
Appearances3:123
Tries3:23
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:92
Club4:Melbourne Storm
Year4start:2023
Appearances4:15
Tries4:1
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:4
Club5:Catalans Dragons
Year5start:2024
Year5end:present
Appearances5:14
Tries5:3
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:12
Yearastart:2012
Yearaend:17
Appearancesa:6
Triesa:3
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:12
Teamb:Fiji
Yearbstart:2013
Appearancesb:5
Triesb:1
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:4
Yearcstart:2018
Yearcend:22
Appearancesc:6
Triesc:0
Goalsc:0
Fieldgoalsc:0
Pointsc:0
Source:[1]
Updated:22 September 2023

Tariq Sims (born 9 February 1990) is an Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League.

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys, Newcastle Knights, St. George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm in the NRL, and at representative level for New South Wales Country and New South Wales in the State of Origin series.[2]

Early career

Sims was born in Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia. He was educated at Kiama High School.

He played junior football in his home town of Gerringong, New South Wales, before moving to Queensland, where he played in the NYC for the Brisbane Broncos from 2008 to 2010. He was initially a winger, but was told by the Broncos to put on weight and turned into a forward.[3] His brothers, Korbin and Ashton, both played with him at the Broncos at the same time; Ashton was a member of the first-grade squad, while Korbin played NYC with him. Tariq was the 2010 Toyota Cup season's player of the year, but he left the Broncos without playing a first-grade match. He and Ashton joined the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2011 season. Upon leaving the Broncos, he praised the club's youth system for his development as a player, saying that he was leaving only to get the opportunity to play first-grade football.[4]

Playing career

2011–2014: North Queensland Cowboys

In round 2 of the 2011 NRL season, Sims made his NRL debut for North Queensland against the Newcastle Knights off the interchange bench in the Cowboys 34–22 loss at 1300SMILES Stadium.[5] [6]

In Sims' next match in round 3 against the Melbourne Storm, he scored his first NRL career try in North Queensland's 34–6 win at 1300SMILES Stadium.[7] In round 13 against the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium, Sims scored a double in the match. One of the tries was the longest try scored by a North Queensland forward by running 45m to score in the Cowboys comeback 40–24 win after trailing 22–0 after 21 minutes of the match.[8] In Round 25 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Sims' season ended when he broke his leg in the Cowboys 28–20 win.[9]

Despite his curtailed season, Sims was a finalist in the best rookie and best second-rower categories of the Dally M Awards.[10] During the year, Sims was invited to join the New South Wales State of Origin team during training. Sims finished his stellar debut year in the NRL with him playing in 20 matches and scoring 5 tries. On 8 September 2011, Sims re-signed with North Queensland on a four-year contract to the end of the 2015 season.[11] On 2 November 2011, Sims was shortlisted for the Rugby League International Federation's Second Rower of the Year award.[12]

After breaking his leg early in 2012, Sims returned in Round 5 to play in the Cowboys 22–6 victory over the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium. Sims came off the bench in the second half and put in a memorable performance, performing a big hit on Tom Learoyd-Lahrs in his first few minutes on the field.[13] Sims soon returned to the Cowboys starting line-up.

On 22 April 2012, Sims made his representative debut for NSW Country Origin against NSW City Origin off the interchange bench and scored a double in the 24–22 loss at Mudgee.[14]

Just 7 matches into his comeback from a broken leg, playing against the Penrith Panthers, Sims attempted to save a try but was involved in a freak accident with Penrith back rower Cameron Ciraldo which ended with Sims breaking his leg for a second time in the space of a year and in exactly the same spot as the previous break. The Cowboys went on to win the match 30–28, with Tariq's brother Ashton scoring the match-winning try in the dying minutes of the game.[15]

Sims had a successful surgery which involved a steel rod being inserted into his leg to help with the healing process and to stop another break. He returned to full contact training in the week of the Cowboys' semi-final loss to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Sims played in 7 matches and scored 1 try in 2012. On 21 December, Sims was taken to hospital after suffering from dehydration at North Queensland's off season army-style boot camp at Lavarack Barracks.[16]

In 2013, Sims made his second return from injury in a 28–24 trial victory over his former club Brisbane Broncos on 4 February. He started the match in the second row and had three stints in the game. Impressing coaching staff and full of confidence.[17]

On 21 April, Sims played for NSW Country Origin against NSW City Origin off the interchange bench in the 18–12 win at Coffs Harbour.[18] Sims finished the season with 4 tries from 23 matches.Qualifying through his mother, Sims was selected in the Fiji squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup alongside his brothers, Ashton and Korbin.[19] He made his international debut for Fiji against Ireland at second-row and scored a try in the 32–14 win at Spotland Stadium.[20] Sims played in 5 matches and scored 1 try in the tournament.

On 4 May 2014, Sims played prop for NSW Country Origin in the 26–26 draw at Dubbo.[21] On 4 July, Sims signed a two-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2015, where he would join his younger brother Korbin Sims.[22]

On 16 September 2014, Sims missed the rest of the NRL finals series after making a guilty plea for a grade three shoulder charge offence for a second-half incident with Brisbane Broncos fullback Justin Hodges in North Queensland's 32–20 victory in Week 1 of the elimination finals at 1300SMILES Stadium.[23] That match was Sims' last for the Cowboys. The Cowboys were later eliminated in Week 2 by the Sydney Roosters.[24] Sims scored 6 tries in 21 matches in 2014.

2015–2016: Newcastle Knights

In round 5 of the 2015 season, Sims made his club debut for the Newcastle Knights against the St. George Illawarra Dragons at second-row in the Knights 13–0 loss at Hunter Stadium.[25] [26] On 3 May, Sims played for NSW Country off the interchange bench and scored a try in the 34–22 win at Wagga Wagga.[27]

Sims scored his first club try for the Knights in the 30–10 loss to the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Brookvale Oval in Round 9, 2016.[28] On 12 June, Sims was called into the New South Wales Blues squad as cover, being named as 19th man for Game 2 of the 2015 State of Origin series after Dragons forward Tyson Frizell was ruled out from injury. Brother Korbin was named as 20th man for Queensland two days beforehand.[29] Sims finished his first year with the Knights with him playing in 19 matches and scoring 4 tries, as the club collected the wooden spoon.

On 13 January, Sims was named in the emerging New South Wales Blues squad.[30] In February, he co-captained the Knights in the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines.[31] [32] On 26 February, he was announced as one of three co-captains for the Knights alongside Trent Hodkinson and Jeremy Smith.[33] On 8 May, for the fifth year in a row, he played for New South Wales Country against New South Wales City.[34] On 31 May, he signed a 3-year contract with the St. George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2017.[35] However, after negotiating over the next month, he was released early to the Dragons mid-season.[36] He played in 8 matches for the Knights that season before the mid-season switch.

2016–2022: St George Illawarra Dragons

In round 15 of the 2016 season, he made his club debut for St. George Illawarra against the Melbourne Storm, where he played off the interchange bench in the Dragons' 20–10 win at WIN Stadium.[37]

In 2017, Sims was part of the St. George Illawarra side which finished 9th in the 2017 NRL season despite being in the top 8 for most of the season. A disastrous run of form, culminating in a heart breaking round 26 loss to Canterbury which allowed North Queensland to overtake them into 8th spot, saw them miss out on the finals.[38]

In 2018, Sims was selected as part of The NSW Blues squad for the 2018 State of Origin series.[39] Sims did not feature in the first two games of the series for The Blues but was called into the side for the dead rubber game 3 match in Brisbane.[40] Sims was part of the St George Illawarra side which qualified for the finals in 2018. In week one of the finals, St George Illawarra faced a highly fancied Brisbane side at Suncorp Stadium with not many experts predicting an upset. St George Illawarra ended up surprising many as they won the match 48–18 with Sims scoring 3 tries. The following week, Sims was taken from the field with a knee injury as St George Illawarra were eliminated from the finals series losing 13–12 to South Sydney.[41] [42]

Sims was selected for New South Wales in Game 2 of the 2019 State of Origin series which New South Wales won 38–6 at the new Perth Stadium. In round 21 of the 2019 NRL season, Sims scored 2 tries as St George Illawarra defeated the Gold Coast 40–28 at Kogarah Oval.[43] [44]

On 12 August, Sims was ruled out for the rest of the season after having groin surgery. Sims had been battling the groin injury for most of the year but decided to undergo surgery as St George Illawarra had been ruled out of finals contention.[45]

He made a total of 9 appearances for St. George Illawarra in the 2020 NRL season as the side finished a disappointing 13th on the table.[46]

In round 4 of the 2021 NRL season, Sims put in a man of the match performance scoring two tries in his side's 22–13 victory over Newcastle.[47]

On 30 May, Sims was selected for game one of the 2021 State of Origin series. He played in all three games as New South Wales won the series 2–1.[48]

Sims played a total of 21 matches for St. George Illawarra in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished 11th on the table and missed out on the finals.[49]

On 22 April, it was announced Sims would join Melbourne in 2023 on a one-year deal. On 29 May, Sims was selected by New South Wales to play in game one of the 2022 State of Origin series.[50] On 19 June, Sims was not selected for the second game of the series after New South Wales lost the opening match 16–10.[51]

In round 17 of the 2022 NRL season, Sims was sin binned twice in 25 minutes during the clubs 32–18 loss against Brisbane.[52] In round 21, Sims was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous high tackle where he knocked out Cronulla's Connor Tracey during St. George Illawarra's 24–18 loss. Sims was later suspended for four matches over the tackle which ended his playing time at St. George Illawarra.[53]

Melbourne Storm

Sims played 15 games for Melbourne in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished third on the table. Sims played in Melbourne's preliminary final loss against Penrith.[54]

Catalans Dragons

On 28 August 2023, Sims signed a two-year deal to join Super League side the Catalans Dragons.[55] Sims made his club debut for Catalans in round 1 of the 2024 Super League season against Warrington. The following week, he scored two tries for Catalans in their 34-0 victory over the newly promoted London Broncos side.[56]

Statistics

[57]

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Pts
2011 North Queensland Cowboys20520
2012714
201323416
201421614
2015 Newcastle Knights19416
2016 St George-Illawarra Dragons1628
201724312
2018251040
201919312
20209
202121416
20221714
2023 Melbourne Storm1314
2024 Catalans Dragons *000
Totals23444176

Personal life

Sims is married to Ashleigh Sims who is a professional boxer. Sims is the older brother of Korbin Sims, who in 2019 joined him at the St George Illawarra club, and the younger brother of Ashton Sims,[58] who plays for the Toronto Wolfpack. His elder sister Ruan Sims currently plays for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL Women's Premiership, while his other sister, Canecia (CJ) has previously played American football (gridiron) for the Gold Coast Stingrays,[59] but in 2019 signed with the Tweed Heads Seagulls rugby league club.[60]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tariq Sims – Career Stats & Summary . Rugby League Project . 2018-07-21.
  2. Web site: Tariq Sims: Player profile . . National Rugby League . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111013083208/http://www.cowboys.com.au/default.aspx?s=player-profile-display&id=3557&player=tariq-sims&team=Cowboys . 2011-10-13 . 2011-10-30.
  3. News: Badel . Peter . Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Griffin gave Tariq Sims the advice that has helped make him a star . 2011-08-12 . . 2011-10-30 . live . https://archive.today/20240528084924/https://www.webcitation.org/71AaJee3I?url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-coach-anthony-griffin-gave-tariq-sims-the-advice-that-has-helped-make-him-a-star/news-story/ddf28848edb0c8c38e02507d7759695d%3Fnk=6852fec82f6f8734d32be43ed244d63b-1532503629 . 2024-05-28 . News Corp.
  4. News: McDonald . Margie . Tariq Sims tells Darren Lockyer to watch out . 2011-08-12 . . 2011-10-30 . dead . https://archive.today/20240528085004/https://www.webcitation.org/71AayVfpe?url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tariq-sims-tells-darren-lockyer-to-watch-out/news-story/5e2a701bf0867d86a83a67ba373dba9f%3Fnk=a22276f670a4e1b297d80f04393992d0-1532504232 . 2024-05-28 . News Corp.
  5. News: Tariq Sims set for NRL debut for Cowboys against Newcastle . 2011-03-15 . The Courier-Mail . 2015-10-01 . News Corp . Australian Associated Press.
  6. News: Newcastle Knights beat North Queensland Cowboys 34–22 in NRL Round two . 2011-03-20 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 .
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  9. News: Badel . Peter . Cowboys' Tariq Sims out for NRL season after breaking leg in win over Sharks . 2011-08-28 . . 2011-10-30 .
  10. News: Crawley . Paul . North Queensland's Tariq Sims favourite to take out Dally M rookie of the year title . 2011-07-27 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726201641/https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/north-queenslands-tariq-sims-favourite-to-take-out-dally-m-rookie-of-the-year-title/news-story/8b176a1d750682511801cbf65533e833 . 2018-07-26 .
  11. News: Rookie forward Tariq Sims sticking with North Queensland Cowboys until 2015 after signing three-year extension . 2011-09-07 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 . Townsville Bulletin.
  12. Web site: 2011 International Player of the Year shortlists announced . 2011-11-01 . Rugby League International Federation . Rugby League Central . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160309074921/http://www.rlif.com/rugby-league-international-news/article/657/2011-international-player-of-the . 2016-03-09 . 2015-10-01.
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  14. News: McCullough . Ian . Steve Turner, Tariq Sims and Blake Ferguson All Score Doubles as City Beat Country in Mudgee . 2012-04-22 . Fox Sports . 2015-10-01 . dead . https://archive.today/20150404110317/http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/steve-turner-tariq-sims-and-blake-ferguson-all-score-doubles-as-city-beat-country-in-mudgee/story-e6frf3ou-1226335547287 . 2015-04-04 . Australian Associated Press.
  15. News: Tariq Sims breaks leg as North Queensland beat Penrith Panthers in NRL thriller . 2012-05-19 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 .
  16. News: Stewart . Antony . Cowboy big man Tariq Sims in hospital following pre-season boot camp drama . 2012-12-20 . Townsville Bulletin . 2015-10-01 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726080851/https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/cowboy-big-man-tariq-sims-in-hospital-following-pre-season-boot-camp-drama/news-story/01292075beda205dc452ae42dc312346 . 2018-07-26 . News Corp.
  17. Web site: Returning Tariq Sims inspires North Queensland Cowboys to 28-24 NRL trial win over Brisbane Broncos . Fox Sports . 9 February 2013 . 26 April 2023.
  18. News: Akuila Uate puts his hand up for State of Origin after starring for Country in win over City . McCullogh . Ian . 2013-04-21 . Fox Sports . dead . https://archive.today/20150219080921/http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/country-overcome-city-in-close-clash/story-e6frf3ou-1226625366206 . 2015-02-19 . 2015-10-01 . Australian Associated Press.
  19. News: Crawley . Paul . Burgess and Sims brothers set to clash in RL World Cup family affair . 2013-11-05 . The Courier-Mail . 2015-10-01 . News Corp.
  20. News: Rugby League World Cup 2013: Fiji 32–14 Ireland . 2013-10-28 . BBC Sport . 2015-10-01 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180722015759/https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24694176 . 2018-07-22 . British Broadcasting Corporation.
  21. News: Toohey . Barry . Hulking centre Jamal Idris stars in thrilling City-Country draw in Dubbo . 2014-05-04 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 .
  22. Web site: Knights sign Tariq Sims on two-year deal . 2014-07-04 . NRL.com . National Rugby League . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180726225122/https://www.nrl.com/news/2014/07/04/knights-sign-tariq-sims-on-two-year-deal/ . 2018-07-26 . 2015-10-01.
  23. News: Badel . Peter . Dazed Brisbane skipper Justin Hodges wouldn't shake Tariq Sims' hand at fulltime . 2014-09-13 . The Courier-Mail . 2015-10-01 . News Corp.
  24. Web site: Roosters survive miracle comeback . Kennedy . Chris . 2014-09-14 . NRL.com . National Rugby League . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180727005000/https://www.nrl.com/news/2014/09/19/roosters-survive-miracle-comeback/ . 2018-07-27 . 2015-10-01.
  25. News: Toohey . Barry . Newcastle Knights to unleash Tariq Sims, Robbie Rochow set for back surgery . 2015-03-29 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 .
  26. News: Toohey . Barry . NRL 2015: Beau Scott injured as St George Illawarra Dragons keep Newcastle Knights scoreless . 2015-04-03 . The Daily Telegraph . 2015-10-01 .
  27. News: Dillon . Robert . Knights shine as Country carve up City rivals in Origin audition . 2015-05-03 . Newcastle Herald . 2015-10-01 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150929234752/https://www.theherald.com.au/story/3053574/knights-shine-as-country-carve-up-city-rivals-in-origin-audition/ . 2015-09-29 . Fairfax Media . Australian Associated Press.
  28. News: Keeble . Brett . Manly hand Knights fifth straight loss . 2015-05-10 . Newcastle Herald . 2015-10-01 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150810064837/https://www.theherald.com.au/story/3068353/manly-hand-knights-fifth-straight-loss/ . 2015-08-10 . Fairfax Media.
  29. News: Ritchie . Dean . State of Origin 2015: Tariq Sims called into Blues camp, could oppose Maroons brother Korbin Sims . 2015-06-12 . The Courier-Mail . 2015-10-01 . News Corp . Macsmith . James . Daily Telegraph.
  30. Web site: Daley names 2016 Emerging Blues . 2016-01-13 . NRL.com . National Rugby League . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180727013327/https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/01/13/daley-names-2016-emerging-blues/ . 2018-07-27 . 2016-01-15.
  31. Web site: Knights Announce Nines Squad . 2016-01-28 . Rugby League Week . Bauer Media Australia . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160130081458/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/knights-announce-nines-squad/ . 2016-01-30 . 2016-02-04.
  32. Web site: 2016 Downer NRL Auckland Nines Official Squads . 2016-02-03 . NRL.com . National Rugby League . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180113202950/https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/02/03/2016-downer-nrl-auckland-nines-official-squads/ . 2018-01-13 . 2016-02-04.
  33. Web site: Newcastle Knights announce 2016 captains . 2016-02-26 . Newcastle Knights . National Rugby League . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304131828/https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/content/knights/club/news/2016/02/26/newcastle_knights_an.html . 2016-03-04 . 2016-02-26.
  34. Web site: Young City side stun Country . Webeck . Tony . 2016-02-28 . NRL.com . National Rugby League . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180626163701/https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/05/08/young-city-side-stun-country/ . 2018-06-26 . 2016-05-10.
  35. Web site: Dragons sign Tariq Sims . 2016-05-31 . Zero Tackle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160604231000/https://www.zerotackle.com/dragons-sign-tariq-sims-22121/ . 2016-06-04 . 2016-06-16.
  36. Web site: Tariq Sims granted release . 2016-06-16 . Zero Tackle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160620144206/https://www.zerotackle.com/tariq-sims-granted-release-22429/ . 2016-06-20 . 2016-06-16.
  37. Web site: Tariq's tough transition . Brady . Jack . 2016-02-28 . NRL.com . National Rugby League . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180727034709/https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/06/19/tariqs-tough-transition/ . 2018-07-27 . 2016-06-19.
  38. News: Reid . Angus . Tariq Sims can't wait to take field with new Dragons recruits Ben Hunt and James Graham . 2018-02-15 . Sporting News . 2018-07-27 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144906/http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/ben-hunt-james-graham-st-george-illawarra-dragons-tariq-sims/1068lx8ctcp5q1geymceiivz8g . 2018-06-12.
  39. News: Blair . Alex . Live: NSW State of Origin team announcement . 2018-05-29 . News.com.au . 2018-07-27 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180528070109/https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/live-nsw-state-of-origin-team-announcement/news-story/894f8bec422b09d15e159f6304203d6f . 2018-05-28 . News Corp . en.
  40. News: Chammas . Michael . Tariq Sims regrets brain explosion Stat of Origin penalty on Ben Hunt . 2018-07-12 . National Rugby League . 2018-07-27 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180712083235/https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/12/tariq-sims-regrets-brain-explosion-stat-of-origin-penalty-on-ben-hunt/ . 2018-07-12 . en-AU.
  41. Web site: Player ratings: Broncos v Dragons . Hazlewood . Scott . Lenehan . Martin . 2018-09-09 . NRL.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180919171851/https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/09/09/player-ratings-brisbane-broncos-v-st-george-illawarra-dragons/ . 2018-09-19 . 2018-09-22.
  42. Web site: Adam Reynolds slots three field goals to carry Rabbitohs to victory over Dragons . Whaley . Pamela . 2018-09-15 . Fox Sports Australia . en-AU . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180916140508/https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/live-nrl-south-sydney-rabbitohs-v-st-george-illawarra-dragons-live-score-updates-news-blog/news-story/434579d0fdbe938577ce91970d402046 . 2018-09-16 . 2018-09-22.
  43. News: Pengilly . Adam . Trbojevic and Addo-Carr lead origin try spree . 2019-06-23 . Sydney Morning Herald . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190623213950/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/trbojevic-and-addo-carr-lead-try-spree-as-blues-level-series-in-perth-20190623-p520gn.html . 2019-06-23 . limited.
  44. Web site: Dragons vs Titans: Gold Coast Titans defence slammed as 'too easy for first grade' . McKirdy . Lachlan . 2019-08-10 . Sporting News . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190812093454/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-gold-coast-titans-st-george-illawarra-dragons-coach-defence/5xhsb3rxkpuc1wnerzm4lpu98/ . 2019-08-12.
  45. News: Encarnacion . Matt . Dragons' Tariq Sims out for NRL season . 2019-08-12 . 7 News . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190820075126/https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/dragons-tariq-sims-out-for-nrl-season-c-395935 . 2019-08-20 . Australian Associated Press.
  46. News: O'Loughlin . Liam . 2020-10-26 . NRL 2020 Season Review: How will your side fare next year? . Sporting News . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201026175328/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-2020-season-review-rugby-league-dragons-broncos-titans-tigers-knights-sharks-roosters-eels-rabbitohs-raiders-panthers-storm/k79lmelm2xgj1ffsf8xh7phob/ . 2020-10-26.
  47. News: Bruce . Jasper . 2021-04-04 . Tariq Sims' classy gesture in heated NRL clash . News.com.au . 2021-04-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210531222705/https://amp.news.com.au/sport/nrl/tariq-sims-classy-gesture-in-heated-nrl-clash/news-story/bd503a1aecc29017f25d1dc1c2fd72d2/ . 2021-05-31.
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