Introduction
Bailey Simonsson (born 18 February 1998) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL.
He has played for the New Zealand rugby 7s team.
Background
Simonsson was born in Mona Vale, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Maori heritage. His father Paul played for New Zealand in rugby union and also for the North Sydney Bears from 1991-2.
Simonsson played his junior rugby league for the Harboard United Devils.
Career
Simonsson made his first grade debut in Round 1 of the 2019 NRL season against the Gold Coast Titans scoring a try in a 21-0 victory. In Round 20 against the New Zealand Warriors, Simonsson scored 2 tries as Canberra won the match 46-12 at Mount Smart Stadium.
In the 2019 qualifying final, Simonsson scored a try as Canberra staged a shock 12-10 victory over minor premiers Melbourne at AAMI Park to secure a home preliminary final. Simonsson played from the bench in the 2019 NRL Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters in which Canberra were defeated 14-8 at ANZ Stadium.It was Canberra's first grand final appearance in 25 years.