Sam Smith (born 6 June 1990 in

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, England), is a former

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player. He played on the

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. Smith made his first grade debut in the LV= Cup for Harlequins against the

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on 15 November 2009. His father Simon Smith played for

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and gained 9 caps for

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between 1985 and 1986. His mother rowed for Cambridge and Great Britain. In 2014, Smith was signed by

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Director of Rugby Dean Ryan following the departure of wing

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. Smith remained at the club until 2016, when he retired from rugby after a

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injury not healing fully. He now runs a coffee shop called Wayland's Yard at 6 Foregate Street in

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Harlequins profileLondon Irish 13–16 Harlequins
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Sam 1990 births Living people People educated at Cranleigh School English rugby union players Harlequin F.C. players Esher RFC players Rugby union players from Epsom Rugby union wings