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Sam Riley

Position
Hooker
Sam Riley is a professional hooker for the Harlequins, throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker. Track Sam's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.

Octafield Performance Index

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63.6
Index
69thof 802 front-row forwards
302nd overall · top 9% at front-row forwards
Attack
97
Defence
53
Impact
66
Per-80-minute output vs other front-row forwards, weighted for competition strength. Sam has 22 matches on record.
Scouting Report
✦ Analyst's Take
Reliable impact carrier and tackler

Across 23 matches Riley has consistently contributed both with ball in hand and in defence, averaging over four tackles per game while accumulating more than 350 metres from his carries. His try-scoring return of nine across the dataset points to a meaningful threat around the fringes, and peak performances of 16 carries and 11 tackles in a single match indicate he can step up his workload significantly when required. The numbers paint a picture of a dependable replacement who brings genuine two-way value each time he takes the field.

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2026 Season
15
Points
3
Tries
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Match History
Challenge Cup2026/271 app · 1T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
RC Vannes crestvs RC Vannes1T18 Oct 2026505259
Total505259
Champions Cup2025/262 apps · 3T
OpponentMinCarMtrTck
Stade Rochelais crestvs Stade Rochelais18 Jan 2026133134Aviron Bayonnais crestvs Aviron Bayonnais3T14 Dec 2025274121
Total407255
About Sam Riley

Sam Riley is a professional rugby union hooker registered with the Harlequins, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with throwing into the lineout and packing down at hooker.

As a hooker, Sam features for the Harlequins across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.

Follow Sam Riley's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Harlequins news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Sam Riley play?
Sam Riley plays hooker for the Harlequins.
Which team does Sam Riley play for?
Sam Riley plays for the Harlequins, the South Africa-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the Harlequins play their home games?
The Harlequins are based in South Africa, South Africa.
Where can I follow Sam Riley's fixtures and stats?
Follow Sam Riley's fixtures, results, match appearances and Harlequins news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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