Sam Riley (rugby union)

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Sam Riley
Date of birth (2001-04-23) 23 April 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Chertsey, England
Height1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) [1]
Weight110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 240 lb)
School St George's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Harlequins
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019– Harlequins 43 (30)
Correct as of 1 March 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2019 England U18 7 (5)
2020–2021 England U20 6 (25)
2024– England A 1 (5)
Correct as of 1 March 2024

Sam Riley (born 23 April 2001) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Premiership club Harlequins. [1]

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Club Career

Riley first joined the Harlequins academy at the age of 15. [2] In the academy he captained the under-18 side and became known for his powerful ball carrying ability and his natural leadership qualities. He graduated to the senior side ahead of the 2019–20 season. [1]

Riley made his first team debut against Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2019–20 campaign before making his league debut against Newcastle Falcons in the opener of the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby season. [1]

In January 2022, Riley agreed a contract extension having made seven appearances for the first team side. [2] By this point in his career he had already been with the Harlequins setup for six years. [2]

In April 2024, he scored the winning try for Harlequins as they beat Glasgow Warriors 28-24 at home to win their first ever Champions Cup knockout game. [3]

International Career

Riley has represented England at age grade level having competed for both the under-16 and under-18 team. [1] He scored tries against France, Scotland, Ireland and Wales during the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [4] He then started in the last round of the competition as England defeated Italy at Cardiff Arms Park to complete a Grand slam. [5] [6]

In February 2024 Riley was called up to the England A side alongside Harlequins teammates Fin Baxter, Oscar Beard and Cadan Murley and scored a try in a victory over Portugal. [7]

Honours

England U20

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Sam Riley club profile". Harlequins F.C. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 "Will Edwards & Sam Riley: Harlequins pair sign new deals". BBC Sport. 16 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "MATCH REPORT: HARLEQUINS SECURE QUARTER-FINAL SPOT". Harlequins. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Six players who stood out during the U20 International Series and Six Nations U20". World Rugby. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  5. ↑ White, Peter (13 July 2021). "England seal Grand Slam glory with Italy win". Six Nations. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "England Under-20s 27-17 Italy Under-20s: England win Grand Slam in Cardiff". BBC Sport. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  7. ↑ "England A 91-5 Portugal". BBC Sport. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
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