Irae Simone

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Irae Simone
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Simone representing the Waratahs during Super Rugby, February 2017
Born (1995-07-10) 10 July 1995 (age 30)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb; 231 lb)
School Mount Albert Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Current team Clermont
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2018 Northern Suburbs 37 (102)
Correct as of 16 July 2022
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2017 Sydney Rays 13 (41)
2017-2018 Waratahs 10 (0)
2018–2019 Canberra Vikings 15 (0)
2019–2022 Brumbies 60 (65)
2022– Clermont 47 (30)
Correct as of 16 July 2022
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020– Australia 2 (0)
Correct as of 16 July 2022

Irae Simone (born 10 July 1995) is a New Zealand-born, Australian rugby union player who plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the French Top-14 competition. [1] His position of choice is inside centre.[ citation needed ]

Standing at 193cm and weighing 105kg, Simone is known for his known for his powerful running style and defensive solidity in the midfield.[ citation needed ] He is also noted for his versatility and adaptability given his size, capable of also covering the fly-half position and goal kicking duties. [2] [3]

Simone made his professional debut for the Waratahs in the 2017 Super Rugby competition. [4] He spent two seasons with the club before joining the Brumbies ahead of the 2019 season, forming a formidable midfield pairing with fellow hard-running centre Tevita Kuridrani. [3] Simone was instrumental to the Brumbies' 2020 Super Rugby AU title and earned selection to the Wallabies squad for the 2020 Tri Nations Series. [3]

Simone made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand in October 2020 and would earn a second cap against Argentina later that year. [5] [6]

Simone signed for ASM Clermont Auvergne in April 2022. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Champions Cup | ASM Clermont Auvergne | Irae Simone". www.epcrugby.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "Aussies Abroad: Cornelsen and Masibaka cross twice as green and gold Barbarians stay busy overseas". The Roar. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 "Brumbies sign former Waratahs centre". www.ultimaterugby.com. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "Irae Simone". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone will make debuts for Australia against New Zealand". Sky Sports. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  6. ↑ "2020 Tri Nations 2020 Round 6: Wallabies vs Argentina (16 - 16)". wallabies.rugby. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Clermont pick up Wallabies centre Simone". www.rugbypass.com. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
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