Robert Simpkins

Robert Simpkins (born 23 May 1960) is a former Australian professional rugby league player. During his career, he played in a number of positions, primarily as a lock, hooker and centre. He played eleven seasons in the NSWRL, notching 160 appearances in the competition for South Sydney (1981–83), the Eastern Suburbs (1984–87) and the Gold Coast Chargers (1988–91).[1][2]

Robert Simpkins
Personal information
Born (1960-05-23) 23 May 1960
Playing information
PositionLock, hooker, centre, second-row, five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1981–83 South Sydney 40 12 0 0 38
1984–87 Eastern Suburbs 48 7 0 0 28
1988–91 Gold Coast Chargers 72 1 0 0 4
Total 160 20 0 0 70
Source: [1]

Simpkins' son, Ryan (born 1988), played for the Penrith Panthers and Gold Coast Titans.[3]

References
  1. "Robert Simpkins". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  3. Gould, Joel (11 January 2018). "Titans forward Simpkins back from the brink – again". NRL. Retrieved 9 March 2020.


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