Robert Simpkins

Robert Simpkins

Personal information
Born	(1960-05-23) 23 May 1960 (age 64)
Playing information
Position	Lock, , centre,
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]
Relatives	Ryan Simpkins (son)

Robert Simpkins (born 23 May 1960) is an Australian former 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]

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.