Paul Sampson (rugby player)
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Christian Sampson | |
| Date of birth | 12 July 1977 | |
| Place of birth | Keighley, Yorkshire, England | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |
| Weight | 11 st 9 lbs (74 kg) | |
| School(s) attended | Woodhouse Grove School | |
| Relatives | Dean Sampson | |
| Club information | ||
| Position(s) | Wing | |
| Current club | London Welsh | |
| Number | 14 | |
| Youth representative teams | ||
| England Schoolboys England U-21 |
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| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| xxxx ‐ 96 1996 ‐ 99 1999 ‐ 00 2000 ‐ 04 2003 ‐ 04 2004 2004 ‐ 05 2005 ‐ 06 2006 ‐ |
Otley London Wasps Wakefield Trinity Wildcats London Wasps Bath London Broncos Worcester Warriors Blackheath London Welsh |
110 (196) 17 (32) 110 (196) loan 3 (4) |
| Representative teams | ||
1998 ‐ |
England A England |
3 |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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Paul Christian Sampson (born 12 July 1977 in Keighley) is a rugby union footballer who plays at wing or full-back for London Welsh. His former clubs include Blackheath, Worcester Warriors, Bath and Wasps.[1]
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[edit] Early years
In 1995 he was named man-of-the-match in England Schools' record 30-3 win against Australia.
In the summer of 1996, he won the England Schools 100 metres title in 10.48 seconds, beating Dwain Chambers. In July that year he was called into the England rugby squad while still attending Woodhouse Grove School.[2]
[edit] Career
Sampson won an England cap against South Africa at the end of the 1998 tour.[3]
[edit] Personal life
His long-term partner is Kirsty Gallacher, by whom he has a son, Oscar[4]
His cousin is former England rugby league international Dean Sampson. Paul´s father is Brian Sampson, Dave Sampson´s elder brother.
Is set to be a new Gladiator if he passes the challenge.
[edit] References
- ^ Paul Sampson profile at London Welsh accessed 5th August 2007
- ^ Telegraph.co.uk article from 31st December 2000 accessed 5th August 2007
- ^ Telegraph.co.uk article from 31st December 2000 accessed 5th August 2007
- ^ [1] Kirsty Gallacher in IMDb] accessed 5th August 2007
[edit] External Links
- London Welsh profile
- Wasps profile
- Sampson Signs For Rest Of The Season
- Setbacks spur Sampson on comeback trail
- Sampson part of the union again
- A Hiding to Nothing
- Leeds ward off WRU honeypot for Harris
- Rugby League Project stats
- Wakefield Harriers - Club Records - Senior Men
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