Sam Riley (rugby union)
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| Born | 23 April 2001 Chertsey, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 240 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St George's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sam Riley (born 23 April 2001) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Prem Rugby club Harlequins.[1]
Riley first joined the Harlequins academy at the age of 15.[2] In the academy he captained the under-18 side and became known[to whom?] for his powerful ball-carrying ability and his natural leadership qualities.[3] He graduated to the senior side ahead of the 2019–20 season.[1]
Riley made his first team debut against Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2019–20 campaign before making his league debut against Newcastle Falcons in the opener of the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby season.[1]
In January 2022, Riley agreed a contract extension, having made seven appearances for the first team side.[2] By this point in his career he had already been with the Harlequins setup for six years.[2]
In April 2024, he scored the winning try for Harlequins as they beat Glasgow Warriors 28–24 at home to help the club win their first ever Champions Cup knockout game.[4]
In December 2025, he scored two tries in the Champions Cup during a 68–14 victory against Bayonne.[5]
