Rico Simpson

Rico Simpson (born 24 December 2005) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and Auckland. His preferred position is first five-eighth.^[1]

Rico Simpson

Simpson at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy
Born	(2005-12-24) 24 December 2005 (age 19) New Zealand
Height	195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
School	Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Rugby union career
Position First five-eighth Current team Blues, Auckland Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Auckland 17 (45) 2026– Blues Correct as of 9 November 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024–2025 New Zealand U20 16 (78) Correct as of 9 November 2025

Early career

Simpson attended St Mary's Catholic School, Papakura before attending Sacred Heart College, Auckland.^[2][3] His performances for the school earned him selection for the New Zealand Schools side in 2022,^[4] before joining the Blues academy and representing their U20 side.^[5] Following this he represented the New Zealand U20s in both 2024 and 2025.^[6][7]

Professional career

Simpson has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC.^[8] He was named in the Blues squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.^[9]