Irae Simone

{{expand French|topic=bio|date=January 2021}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}} {{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2018}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Irae Simone | image = Irae Simone 2017.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Simone representing the Waratahs during Super Rugby, February 2017 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1995|07|10}} | birth_place = Auckland, New Zealand | height = {{convert|193|cm|ftin|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|105|kg|stlb lb|abbr=on}} | school = Mount Albert Grammar School | university = | relatives = | occupation = | ru_position = | ru_currentposition = Centre | ru_currentteam = Clermont | amatyears1 = 2016–2018 | amatteam1 = Northern Suburbs | amatapps1 = 37 | amatpoints1 = 102 | amatupdate = 16 July 2022 | years1 = 2016–2017 | clubs1 = Sydney Rays | apps1 = 13 | points1 = 41 | years2 = 2017-2018 | clubs2 = {{Rut|Waratahs}} | apps2 = 10 | points2 = 0 | years3 = 2018–2019 | clubs3 = Canberra Vikings | apps3 = 15 | points3 = 0 | years4 = 2019–2022 | clubs4 = {{Rut|Brumbies}} | apps4 = 60 | points4 = 65 | years5 = 2022– | clubs5 = Clermont | apps5 = 47 | points5 = 30 | ru_clubupdate = 16 July 2022 | ru_province1 = | ru_provinceyears1 = | ru_provinceapps1 = | ru_provincepoints1 = | repyears1 = 2020– | repteam1 = {{nrut|Australia}} | repcaps1 = 2 | reppoints1 = 0 | ru_ntupdate = 16 July 2022 }}

'''Irae Simone''' (born 10 July 1995) is a New Zealand-born, Australian rugby union player who plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the French Top-14 competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Champions Cup {{!}} ASM Clermont Auvergne {{!}} Irae Simone |url=https://www.epcrugby.com/ |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=www.epcrugby.com |language=en}}</ref> His position of choice is inside centre.{{cn|date=January 2026}}

Standing at 193cm and weighing 105kg, Simone is known for his known for his powerful running style and defensive solidity in the midfield.{{cn|date=January 2026}} He is also noted for his versatility and adaptability given his size, capable of also covering the fly-half position and goal kicking duties.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aussies Abroad: Cornelsen and Masibaka cross twice as green and gold Barbarians stay busy overseas |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2026/01/21/aussies-abroad-cornelsen-and-masibaka-cross-twice-as-green-and-gold-barbarians-stay-busy-overseas/ |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=The Roar |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2018-08-10 |title=Brumbies sign former Waratahs centre |url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/brumbies-sign-former-waratahs-centre/607611 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=www.ultimaterugby.com |language=en}}</ref>

Simone made his professional debut for the Waratahs in the 2017 Super Rugby competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Irae Simone |url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/irae-simone |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=www.ultimaterugby.com |language=en}}</ref> He spent two seasons with the club before joining the Brumbies ahead of the 2019 season, forming a formidable midfield pairing with fellow hard-running centre Tevita Kuridrani.<ref name=":1" /> Simone was instrumental to the Brumbies' 2020 Super Rugby AU title and earned selection to the Wallabies squad for the 2020 Tri Nations Series.<ref name=":1" />

Simone made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand in October 2020 and would earn a second cap against Argentina later that year.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/15175/12117637/noah-lolesio-and-irae-simone-will-make-debuts-for-australia-against-new-zealand|title=Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone will make debuts for Australia against New Zealand|work=Sky Sports|date=29 October 2020|access-date=30 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Tri Nations 2020 Round 6: Wallabies vs Argentina (16 - 16) |url=https://wallabies.rugby/match-centre/366/2021/2949 |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=wallabies.rugby |language=en}}</ref>

Simone signed for ASM Clermont Auvergne in April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-04 |title=Clermont pick up Wallabies centre Simone |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/clermont-pick-up-wallabies-centre-simone/ |access-date=2026-01-21 |website=www.rugbypass.com |language=en}}</ref>

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