Paul Simpson (rugby union)

Paul Simpson
Full namePaul Donald Simpson
Date of birth (1958-06-07) 7 June 1958 (age 66)
Place of birthLeeds, England
SchoolThe John Bentley School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / No. 8
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983–87 England 3 (0)

Paul Donald Simpson (born 7 June 1958) is an English former rugby union international.[1]

Simpson was born in Leeds and attended The John Bentley School in Calne, Wiltshire.[2]

A back-rower, Simpson played his early rugby with Gosforth and was then at Bath from 1982 until retirement. He made the first of his three England appearances in 1983, as a flanker in a win over the All Blacks at Twickenham.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Why our country needs us!". Western Daily Press. 31 March 1984.
  2. ^ "Simpson - a solid choice". The Daily Telegraph. 25 November 1983.
  3. ^ "England trounce the All Blacks". Evening Sentinel. 19 November 1983.