Simon Easterby

Simon Easterby
Easterby (scrum cap, back) playing for Ireland
Birth nameSimon Easterby
Date of birth (1975-07-21) 21 July 1975
Place of birthHarrogate, Yorkshire, England
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight100 kg (15 st 10 lb)
SchoolAmpleforth College
Notable relative(s)Guy Easterby (brother)
Sarra Elgan (wife)
Elgan Rees (father-in-law)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–1999 Leeds Tykes 27 (40)
1999–2003 Llanelli 83 (65)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2010 Scarlets 118 (30)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2000–2008 Ireland 65 (40)
2005 British & Irish Lions 2 (5)
Coaching career
Years Team
2012–2014 Scarlets
2014–2021 Ireland (forwards)
2021– Ireland (defence)
2025– Ireland (interim head coach)
Correct as of 31 January 2025

Simon Easterby (born 21 July 1975) is a professional rugby union coach and former player. He is currently the interim head coach for the Ireland national team.