Rico Simpson

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Rico Simpson
Simpson at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy
Born (2005-12-24) 24 December 2005 (age 20)
New Zealand
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
SchoolSacred Heart College, Auckland
Rugby union career
Position First five-eighth
Current team Blues, Auckland
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Auckland 17 (45)
2026– Blues
Correct as of 9 November 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024–2025 New Zealand U20 16 (78)
Correct as of 9 November 2025

Rico Simpson (born 24 December 2005) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and Auckland. His preferred position is first five-eighth.[1]

Early career

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Simpson attended St Mary's Catholic School, Papakura before attending Sacred Heart College, Auckland.[2][3] His performances for the school earned him selection for the New Zealand Schools side in 2022,[4] before joining the Blues academy and representing their U20 side.[5] Following this he represented the New Zealand U20s in both 2024 and 2025.[6][7]

Professional career

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Simpson has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC.[8] He was named in the Blues squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[9]

References

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