Irae Simone
Simone representing the Waratahs during Super Rugby, February 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 July 1995 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb; 231 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Mount Albert Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Standing at 193cm and weighing 105kg, Simone is known for his known for his powerful running style and defensive solidity in the midfield. 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
- ^ "Champions Cup | ASM Clermont Auvergne | Irae Simone". www.epcrugby.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Aussies Abroad: Cornelsen and Masibaka cross twice as green and gold Barbarians stay busy overseas". The Roar. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ a b c "Brumbies sign former Waratahs centre". www.ultimaterugby.com. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Irae Simone". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone will make debuts for Australia against New Zealand". Sky Sports. 29 October 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "2020 Tri Nations 2020 Round 6: Wallabies vs Argentina (16 - 16)". wallabies.rugby. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Clermont pick up Wallabies centre Simone". www.rugbypass.com. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
External links
- Irae Simone at European Professional Club Rugby
- Irae Simone at ESPNscrum (archived)
- Irae Simone at ItsRugby.co.uk