Simon Hickey (born 12 January 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Crusaders (rugby union) in the Super Rugby.

Simon Hickey
Full nameSimon Christopher Hickey
Date of birth (1994-01-12) 12 January 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
SchoolKing's College
Notable relative(s)Jono Hickey (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth
Current team Hino Red Dolphins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2016, 2020- Auckland 48 (418)
2014–2015 Blues 14 (124)
2015–2018 Bordeaux Bègles 44 (318)
2018–2020 Edinburgh 34 (182)
2020–21 Hurricanes 0 (0)
2022 Crusaders 5 (14)
2022- Hino Red Dolphins ()
Correct as of 20 May 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 New Zealand U20 7 (49)
Correct as of 22 November 2021

He has represented Auckland in the National Provincial Championship, playing as a first five-eighth. He is a former New Zealand Schools representative[1] and was captain of both the King's College 1st XV and its 1st XI cricket team. He made his Auckland debut after coming off the bench in a 59–16 win over Manawatu at Eden Park, contributing two conversions.

Simon Hickey had signed for the Hurricanes (rugby union) for the 2021 season, however ruptured his ACL during pre season ending his season prematurely. This led to him being signed by the Crusaders (rugby union) for 2022.

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References

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  1. ^ "Rugby: Super job on horizon for players' coach?". The New Zealand Herald. APN News & Media. 28 October 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Piutau scores three as Auckland run through Turbos". The New Zealand Herald. APN News & Media. 2 September 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
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