Paul Sampson (rugby player)

Infobox Rugby Union biography
playername = Paul Sampson


fullname = Paul Christian Sampson
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1977|7|12|df=yes
cityofbirth = Keighley, Yorkshire
countryofbirth = England
height = height|ft=5|in=10
weight = 11 st 9 lbs (74 kg)
nickname =
school = Woodhouse Grove School
university =
relatives = Dean Sampson, Sarah Hastelow
position = Wing
currentclub = London Welsh
clubnumber = 14
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 19xx–1996
1996–1999
1999–2000
2000–2004
2003–2004
2004
2004–2005
2005–2006
2006–
clubs = Otley
London Wasps
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
London Wasps
Bath
London Broncos
Worcester Warriors
Blackheath
London Welsh
caps(points) =
110 (196)
17 (32)
110 (196)
loan
3 (4)
youthrepyears =
youthrepteam = England Schoolboys
England U-21
youthrepcaps(points) =
repyears =
1998–
repteam = England A
England
repcaps(points) =
3
pcupdate =
repupdate =

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. [ [http://www.london-welsh.co.uk/playerprofile.aspx?playerID=46 Paul Sampson profile at London Welsh] accessed 5th August 2007]

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. [ [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2000/12/31/srsamp01.xml Telegraph.co.uk article from 31st December 2000] accessed 5th August 2007]

Career

Sampson won an England cap against South Africa at the end of the 1998 tour. [ [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2000/12/31/srsamp01.xml Telegraph.co.uk article from 31st December 2000] accessed 5th August 2007]

Personal life

His long-term partner is Kirsty Gallacher, by whom he has a son, Oscar [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1164680/bio] Kirsty Gallacher in IMDb] accessed 5th August 2007]

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.

References

External links

* [http://www.london-welsh.co.uk/playerprofile.aspx?playerID=46 London Welsh profile]
* [http://www.wasps.co.uk/PlayerDisplaySS.ink?skip=26&squadno=1411&season=02/03&seasonl=2002/2003&Playertype=P Wasps profile]
* [http://www.bathrugby.com/4007_2556.php Sampson Signs For Rest Of The Season]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/low/rugby_union/english/4111707.stm Setbacks spur Sampson on comeback trail]
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/sampson-part-of-the-union-again-636787.html Sampson part of the union again]
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2005/08/23/casbah_chronicles_230805_feature.shtml A Hiding to Nothing]
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/leeds-ward-off-wru-honeypot-for-harris-741619.html Leeds ward off WRU honeypot for Harris]
* [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/players/Paul_Sampson.html Rugby League Project stats]
* [http://www.wakefield-harriers.co.uk/records/senmen.htm Wakefield Harriers - Club Records - Senior Men]