Korbin Sims
{{short description|Fiji international rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Use Australian English|date=July 2013}}
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|year1start = 2013
|year1end = 16
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|goals1 = 0
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|club2 = Brisbane Broncos
|year2start = 2017
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|club3 = St. George Illawarra
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|points3 = 8
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|year4start = 2021
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|updated = 5 November 2022
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| relatives = Ashton Sims (brother)
Tariq Sims (brother)
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Korbin Sims (born 2 January 1992) is a former Fiji international rugby league footballer who last played as a {{rlp|pr|lf}} and {{rlp|sr}} forward for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.
He previously played for the Newcastle Knights, Brisbane Broncos and the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.
Background
Sims was born in Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Fijian descent.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mamamia.com.au/jacqueline-sims-rugby-league/ |title=Jacqueline Sims has raised five kids who are all elite sports stars. Now it's her turn to shine. |last=Jepsen |first=Belinda |date=2017-10-19 |website=Mamamia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123074338/https://www.mamamia.com.au/jacqueline-sims-rugby-league/ |archive-date=2018-01-23}} Sims is the younger brother of St. George Illawarra Dragons player Tariq Sims and former player Ashton Sims. His elder sister Ruan Sims played for the Australian women's team in 2010 and 2015.{{Cite news |last=Walter |first=Brad |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/sims-sister-ruan-leading-way-as-female-participation-swells-20130517-2jrkx.html |title=Sims sister Ruan leading way as female participation swells |date=2013-05-17 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=2014-07-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719173633/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/sims-sister-ruan-leading-way-as-female-participation-swells-20130517-2jrkx.html |archive-date=2018-07-19 |url-access=limited}}
Playing career
=Early years=
Sims played his junior football for the Gerringong Lions and Wests Panthers before being signed by the Brisbane Broncos, along with his brothers, Ashton and Tariq in 2008. Sims played for the Queensland U16's and U18's teams.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nrl.com/sims-ready-to-defy-family-ties/tabid/10874/newsid/75926/default.aspx |title=Sims ready to defy family ties |last=Webeck |first=Tony |date=2014-01-19 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122010659/http://www.nrl.com/sims-ready-to-defy-family-ties/tabid/10874/newsid/75926/default.aspx |archive-date=2014-01-22 |access-date=2015-05-13}} He played for the Broncos NYC team in 2010, playing alongside his brother Tariq, scoring 2 tries in 9 games.{{Cite web |url=http://www.rleague.com/db/player/s/sims_korbin/index.php |title=Korbin SIMS [Player Stats] |website=The World of Rugby League |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604224012/http://rleague.com/db/player/s/sims_korbin/index.php |archive-date=2012-06-04}} In 2011, Sims joined the Newcastle Knights, playing in the NYC team in 2011 and 2012, scoring 14 tries in 40 games.
In 2012, Sims was named at {{rlp|pr}} in the inaugural Under 20's State of Origin match for Queensland,{{Cite news |last=Keeble |first=Brett |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/115297/blues-lose-korbin-sims-to-queensland/ |title=Blues lose Korbin Sims to Queensland |date=2012-04-16 |work=Newcastle Herald |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529124019/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/115297/blues-lose-korbin-sims-to-queensland/ |archive-date=2014-05-29 }} but withdrew due to a broken hand. Sims was named at prop in the 2012 Toyota Cup Team of the Year.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nrl.com/toyota-cup-team-of-the-year/tabid/10874/newsid/69388/default.aspx |title=Toyota Cup Team of the Year |date=2012-08-21 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617043219/https://www.nrl.com/news/2012/08/21/toyota-cup-team-of-the-year/ |archive-date=2018-06-17 |access-date=2015-05-13}} On 2 October 2012, Sims was named at {{rlp|sr}} in the Junior Kangaroos team to face the Junior Kiwis.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nrl.com/junior-kangaroos-side-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/70149/default.aspx |title=Junior Kangaroos side announced |date=2012-10-02 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003072430/http://www.nrl.com/junior-kangaroos-side-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/70149/default.aspx |archive-date=2012-10-03 |access-date=2015-05-13}}
=2013=
In Round 3 of the 2013 NRL season, Sims made his NRL debut for the Newcastle club against the North Queensland Cowboys off the interchange bench, playing against his brother Ashton in Newcastle's 34–6 win at Hunter Stadium.{{Cite news |last=Keeble |first=Brett |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/thurstons-200th-game-overshadowed-by-bigscoring-knights-20130325-2gqgi.html |title=Thurston's 200th game overshadowed by big-scoring Knights |date=2013-03-25 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719203438/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/thurstons-200th-game-overshadowed-by-bigscoring-knights-20130325-2gqgi.html |archive-date=2018-07-19 |url-access=limited}}
On 3 June, Sims re-signed with the Newcastle side on a two-year contract after rejecting offers from North Queensland and the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.{{Cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au//breaking-news-sport/korbin-sims-resigns-with-knights-20130603-2nlso.html |title=Korbin Sims re-signs with Knights |date=2013-06-03 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719173804/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/korbin-sims-resigns-with-knights-20130603-2nlso.html |archive-date=2018-07-19 |url-access=limited}} Sims made 12 appearances for the season. He was selected in the Fiji 24-man squad along his brothers Ashton and Tariq for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup,{{Cite web |url=http://www.nrl.com/rugby-league-world-cup-squads/tabid/10874/newsid/75063/default.aspx |title=Rugby League World Cup squads |date=2013-10-14 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719174049/https://www.nrl.com/news/2013/10/14/rugby-league-world-cup-squads/ |archive-date=2018-07-19 |access-date=2015-05-13}} playing in 3 matches and scoring a try in his Fiji international debut against Ireland in the 32–14 win at Spotland Stadium.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-league/24694176 |title=Rugby League World Cup 2013: Fiji 32-14 Ireland |date=2013-10-28 |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423092202/https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-league/24694176 |archive-date=2015-04-23 |publisher=BBC}}
=2014=
In Round 7 against the Brisbane Broncos, Sims scored his first NRL career try in Newcastle's 32–6 loss at Hunter Stadium.{{Cite news |last=Toohey |first=Barry |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-rocksolid-as-newcastle-knights-crumble-at-hunter-stadium/story-fni3fbgz-1226889502591 |title=Brisbane Broncos rock-solid as Newcastle Knights crumble at Hunter Stadium |date=2014-04-18 |work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney |access-date=2015-05-13 }} In May, Sims played for Fiji in the Pacific Rugby League International. Fiji lost the test match 32–16, but Korbin stole the limelight with a massive shot on Samoan opponent Isaac Liu.{{Cite news |last=Phelps |first=James |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/gutsy-samoa-secures-place-in-four-nations-tournament-following-win-over-fiji/story-fni3fbgz-1226904268873 |title=Gutsy Samoa secures place in Four Nations tournament following win over Fiji |date=2014-05-03 |work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506135849/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/gutsy-samoa-secures-place-in-four-nations-tournament-following-win-over-fiji/story-fni3fbgz-1226904268873 |archive-date=2014-05-06 }} Sims finished the year with him playing in 20 matches and scoring 2 tries.
=2015=
In the pre-season, Sims played for Newcastle in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.{{Cite web |url=http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/knights-2015-nines-squad/ |title=KNIGHTS NAME 2015 NINES SQUAD |date=2015-01-20 |website=Rugby League Week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523054609/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/knights-2015-nines-squad/ |archive-date=2015-05-23 |access-date=2015-05-13}} On 13 March, he again re-signed with the Newcastle outfit on a two-year contract.{{Cite news |url=http://www.smh.com.au//breaking-news-sport/korbin-sims-resigns-with-knights-20150313-3s2j3.html |title=Korbin Sims re-signs with Knights |date=2015-03-13 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130234832/https://www.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/korbin-sims-resigns-with-knights-20150313-3s2j3.html |archive-date=2016-01-30 |agency=Australian Associated Press}}
On 2 May, he played for Fiji against Papua New Guinea in the 2015 Melanesian Cup.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/85557/default.aspx |title=Representative Round team lists |date=2015-05-03 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505202335/http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/85557/default.aspx |archive-date=2015-05-05 |access-date=2015-05-13}}{{Cite news |last=Garry |first=Chris |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/korbin-sims-storms-into-maroons-origin-contention-with-standout-performance-in-fijis-win-over-papua-new-guinea/story-fni3fbgz-1227332029470 |title=Korbin Sims Storms into Maroons Origin Contention with Stand Out Performance in Fiji's Win Over Papua New Guinea |date=2015-05-02 |work=The Daily Telegraph|location=Sydney |access-date=2015-12-20 }}
On 10 May, Sims groped the genitals of opposition player and former teammate Willie Mason, an action described by Rugby League writer Brad Walter as being "infantile", "bizarre and offensive", and worthy of punishment due to the potential for the incident to portray the NRL in a distasteful and damaging light.{{Cite news |last=Walter |first=Brad |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/newcastle-knights/korbin-sims-selection-for-maroons-as-damaging-for-nrl-as-willie-mason-incident-20150511-ggypf3.html |title=Korbin Sims selection as damaging for NRL as Willie Mason incident. |date=2015-05-11 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150512192116/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/newcastle-knights/korbin-sims-selection-for-maroons-as-damaging-for-nrl-as-willie-mason-incident-20150511-ggypf3.html |archive-date=2015-05-12 |url-access=limited}} Despite some rugby league reporters calling for harsh disciplinary action as a result of the incident, Mason was unperturbed, stating that he found the incident "hilarious."{{Cite news |last=Proszenko |first=Adrian |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/newcastle-knights-forward-korbin-sims-breaks-silence-on-williegate-20150513-gh0fii.html |title=Newcastle Knights forward Korbin Sims breaks silence on 'Williegate' |date=2015-05-13 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=2015-05-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514030053/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/newcastle-knights-forward-korbin-sims-breaks-silence-on-williegate-20150513-gh0fii.html |archive-date=2015-05-14 }} Sims received a warning from the NRL match review committee. Sims apologized for any offence caused to those who were watching the game and described it as a "harmless gesture between two friends."
On 10 June, Sims was named as 20th-man for the Queensland team for game 2 of the 2015 State of Origin series. In the same match, his brother, Tariq, was named as 19th-man for New South Wales.{{Cite news |last=Proszenko |first=Adrian |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/father-defends-sims-boys-rights-to-take-divergent-origin-paths-20150613-ghn8yj.html |title=Father defends Sims boys' rights to take divergent Origin paths |date=2015-06-13 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130234832/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/state-of-origin/father-defends-sims-boys-rights-to-take-divergent-origin-paths-20150613-ghn8yj.html |archive-date=2016-01-30 }} However, neither of them played in the match. Sims finished off the 2015 season having played in 22 matches and scoring two tries.{{Cite web |url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTUtMTY2MC00LS0tLS0tMjAyNDEtLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0t |title=Custom Match List |date=2015-12-02 |publisher=Rugby League Project |access-date=2015-12-25}}
=2016=
On 12 January, Sims was selected in the QAS Emerging Maroons squad.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nrl.com/maroons-name-emerging-origin-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/91313/default.aspx |title=Maroons name Emerging Origin squad |last=Webeck |first=Tony |date=2016-01-12 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114110023/http://www.nrl.com/maroons-name-emerging-origin-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/91313/default.aspx |archive-date=2016-01-14 |access-date=2016-01-15}} In February, he played for the Knights in the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines.{{Cite web |url=http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/knights-announce-nines-squad/ |title=Knights Announce Nines Squad |date=2016-01-28 |website=Rugby League Week |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204042513/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/knights-announce-nines-squad/ |archive-date=2016-02-04 |access-date=2016-02-04}} He finished the 2016 season having played in 22 matches and scoring three tries.{{Cite web |url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTUtMTY3Ny00LS0tLS0tMjAyNDEtLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0t |title=Custom Match List |publisher=Rugby League Project |access-date=2016-09-10}} In October, he played for Fiji against Samoa, starting at lock in the 20–18 win at Apia Park.{{Cite news |last=Glover |first=Ben |url=http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/live-rugby-league-test-match-samoa-v-fiji/news-story/a89f6b0a380cb77665ca5b68f6a0d64a |title=Re-live the action: Tyrone Phillips intercept try snatches thriller for Fiji over Samoa |date=2016-10-08 |publisher=News.com.au |access-date=2017-03-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305113830/http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/live-rugby-league-test-match-samoa-v-fiji/news-story/a89f6b0a380cb77665ca5b68f6a0d64a |archive-date=2017-03-05 }}
=2017=
In January, Sims signed a two-year contract with the Brisbane Broncos starting effective immediately, after being released from the final year of his Knights contract.{{Cite web |url=https://www.zerotackle.com/korbin-sims-joins-broncos-25012/ |title=Korbin Sims joins the Broncos |date=2017-01-23 |website=Zero Tackle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202013053/https://www.zerotackle.com/korbin-sims-joins-broncos-25012/ |archive-date=2017-02-02 |access-date=2017-01-23}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/knights/knights-prop-korbin-sims-will-join-the-broncos-effective-immediately/news-story/d329439ed140e468aee6ef8150eae637 |title=Knights prop Korbin Sims will join the Broncos effective immediately |date=2017-01-20 |work=The Courier-Mail |access-date=2017-01-20 |url-access=subscription}}
He made his Brisbane debut in round 1 of the 2017 season, starting at prop against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, in Brisbane's 26–18 win at Shark Park.{{Cite news |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-round-1-live-cronulla-sharks-vs-brisbane-broncos-highlights-results-photos/news-story/ab334feb9bc0cb608653c359c026e4d8 |title=Broncos down Sharks 26-18 |work=The Australian |access-date=2017-03-05 |url-access=subscription}} In round 6 against the Sydney Roosters, he scored his first try for the Brisbane club in their 32–8 win at Suncorp Stadium.{{Cite news |last=Badel |first=Peter |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/broncos-defeat-roosters-328-with-gusty-display-at-suncorp-stadium/news-story/bf54e03a1c78d5fa8cfd719ba95de165 |title=Broncos defeat Roosters 32-8 with gutsy display at Suncorp Stadium |date=2017-04-06 |work=The Courier Mail |access-date=2017-06-21 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719115601/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/broncos-defeat-roosters-328-with-gusty-display-at-suncorp-stadium/news-story/bf54e03a1c78d5fa8cfd719ba95de165 |archive-date=2017-07-19 |url-access=subscription}} On 6 May 2017, Sims played for Fiji against Tonga in the 2017 Pacific Cup, starting at lock in Fiji's 26–24 loss at Campbelltown Stadium.{{Cite news |last=Ziaziaris |first=Simone |url=http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/05/06/19/50/tonga-break-fiji-s-hearts-in-test-thriller |title=Late Latu try grabs Test win for Tonga |date=2017-05-06 |work=Wide World of Sports |access-date=2017-06-21 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614142309/http://wwos.nine.com.au/2017/05/06/19/50/tonga-break-fiji-s-hearts-in-test-thriller |archive-date=2017-06-14 |publisher=Nine Digital |agency=Australian Associated Press}}
In Round 25 against the Parramatta Eels, Sims suffered a season ending arm injury in Brisbane's 52–34 loss at Suncorp Stadium, later ruining his chances to play for Fiji in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/brisbane-prop-korbin-sims-ruled-out-for-the-rest-of-the-season-due-to-shoulder-injury/news-story/8e1413f2ef175fdaafce5fa48ae215ae |title=Season over for Korbin Sims |work=The Courier-Mail |url-access=subscription}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/korbin-sims-says-he-has-to-improve-on-his-2017-form-to-help-brisbane-to-a-title/news-story/8c598be1564188b59547a4c449bfa63d |title=Sims: I know I need to lift |work=The Courier-Mail |url-access=subscription}} Sims finished the 2017 NRL season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 5 tries for the Brisbane club.
=2018=
In Round 2, in Brisbane's Queensland derby match against the North Queensland Cowboys, Sims played his 100th NRL career match in the 24–20 win at Suncorp Stadium.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/03/14/personal-jab-driving-brisbane-broncos-prop-korbin-sims-in-100th-nrl-game/ |title='Personal jab' driving Brisbane Broncos prop Korbin Sims in 100th NRL game |last=Gould |first=Joel |date=2018-03-14 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718032018/https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/03/14/personal-jab-driving-brisbane-broncos-prop-korbin-sims-in-100th-nrl-game/ |archive-date=2018-07-18 |access-date=2018-07-19}}{{Cite news |url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/anthony-milford-kodi-nikorima-fire-as-broncos-edge-cowboys-in-local-derby/news-story/30deeb44474fd1cf997c942aa4112df3 |title=Passionate Bennett basks in Broncos glory |work=The Courier-Mail |url-access=subscription}}
On 18 July, Sims signed a three-year deal to join the St. George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2019.{{Cite web |url=https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/07/19/sims-to-reunite-at-red-v/ |title=Sims's to reunite at Red V |last1=Walter |first1=Brad |last2=Walsh |first2=Dan |date=2018-07-18 |website=St George Illawarra Dragons |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719113725/https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/07/19/sims-to-reunite-at-red-v/ |archive-date=2018-07-19 |access-date=2018-07-19}}
On 9 September, Sims endured a horror afternoon on the field against his future side St. George Illawarra as his brother Tariq ran past him on three occasions to score a hat-trick in the club's 48–18 defeat in week one of the finals eliminating Brisbane from the competition.{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/09/blistering-first-half-dragons-performance-puts-broncos-out-of-nrl-finals-running |title=Blistering first-half Dragons performance puts Broncos out of NRL finals running |date=2018-09-09 |work=The Guardian |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909115417/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/09/blistering-first-half-dragons-performance-puts-broncos-out-of-nrl-finals-running |archive-date=2018-09-09 |agency=Australian Associated Press}}
=2019=
Sims made his debut for St. George Illawarra against his former club the Brisbane Broncos scoring a try in a 25–24 victory at Suncorp Stadium. The following week, Sims was taken from the field with what was later to be revealed as a broken arm. Sims had remained on the field for a further 15 minutes after breaking his arm despite being in obvious discomfort. Sims was later ruled out for 8 weeks.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/04/07/korbin-sims-plays-on-despite-suspected-broken-arm/ |title=Korbin Sims confirms broken arm |date=2019-04-08 |publisher=National Rugby League |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408205655/https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/04/07/korbin-sims-plays-on-despite-suspected-broken-arm/ |archive-date=2019-04-08}}
Sims made a total of 16 appearances for St. George Illawarra in the 2019 NRL season as the club suffered one of their worst ever seasons finishing in 15th place on the table.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/paul-mcgregor-facing-the-axe-as-st-george-illawarra-dragons-coach-after-horror-season/1m4wnmg28k3j1mhmkd7qlvj2x/ |title=Paul McGregor facing the axe as St. George Illawarra Dragons coach following horror season |last=Chisholm |first=Ed |date=2019-09-02 |website=Sporting News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190905113456/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/paul-mcgregor-facing-the-axe-as-st-george-illawarra-dragons-coach-after-horror-season/1m4wnmg28k3j1mhmkd7qlvj2x/ |archive-date=2019-09-05}}
=2020=
On 15 February, Sims suffered a broken arm whilst playing for St. George Illawarra in the pre-season NRL Nines tournament against Parramatta. Sims was seen by cameras leaving the field in emotional distress.{{Cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/perth-nines/casualty-ward-momirovski-fighting-fit-for-storm-move-lowe-and-milford-pick-up-knocks/news-story/7f0e6c29579bfee283f3053f84edb9e0/ |title=Josh McGuire to miss Cowboys' season opener after scans confirm knee injury |date=2020-02-17 |work=Fox Sports |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218054813/https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/perth-nines/casualty-ward-momirovski-fighting-fit-for-storm-move-lowe-and-milford-pick-up-knocks/news-story/7f0e6c29579bfee283f3053f84edb9e0/ |archive-date=2020-02-18}}
Sims was limited to only five games throughout the season as St. George Illawarra finished 13th on the table and missed out on the finals.{{Cite news |last=O'Loughlin |first=Liam |date=2020-10-26 |title=NRL 2020 Season Review: How will your side fare next year? |work=Sporting News |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-2020-season-review-rugby-league-dragons-broncos-titans-tigers-knights-sharks-roosters-eels-rabbitohs-raiders-panthers-storm/k79lmelm2xgj1ffsf8xh7phob/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026175328/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/nrl-2020-season-review-rugby-league-dragons-broncos-titans-tigers-knights-sharks-roosters-eels-rabbitohs-raiders-panthers-storm/k79lmelm2xgj1ffsf8xh7phob/ |archive-date=2020-10-26}}
In November 2020, Sims signed a two-year deal with the Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.{{Cite news |last=Dinjaski |first=Melanie |date=2020-11-20 |title=Sims released by Dragons to make UK move |work=Wide World of Sports |publisher=Nine Digital |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/korbin-sims-released-by-st-george-illawarra-dragons/aca55f4f-d42c-4859-91d0-e3fcc8682685 |url-status=live |access-date=2020-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119210937/https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/korbin-sims-released-by-st-george-illawarra-dragons/aca55f4f-d42c-4859-91d0-e3fcc8682685 |archive-date=2020-11-19}}{{Cite news |last=O'Brien |first=James |date=2020-11-19 |title=Korbin Sims' first words after joining Hull KR from St George |language=en |work=Hull Daily Mail |url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-kr-sign-korbin-sims-4718805 |url-status=live |access-date=2020-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119211646/https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-kr-sign-korbin-sims-4718805 |archive-date=2020-11-19}}
=2021=
Sims played 14 games for Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2021 Super League season as the club came within one game of the grand final.
=2022=
On 29 August, it was announced that Sims would be one of eleven players who were to depart Hull Kingston Rovers at the end of the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/hull-kr-confirm-11-departures-including-former-nrl-trio-and-star-winger-58198/|title=Hull KR confirm 11 departures including former NRL trio and star winger|website=seriousaboutrl.com}}
On 30 August, Sims was suspended for three matches by the RFL. On the same day, Sims announced his retirement from Rugby League.{{cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/korbin-sims-hull-kr-retires/|title=Korbin Sims: Hull KR prop to retire at end of season|website=loverugbyleague.com}}
Sims later came out of retirement to play for Fiji at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. Sims played for Fiji in their controversial quarter final loss to New Zealand at the MKM Stadium. After the match, Sims announced his retirement for a second time.{{cite web|url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/korbin-sims-hull-kr-fiji-7789549/|title=Korbin Sims proud to have played final game in Hull after Fiji's exit from World Cup|website=hulldailymail.co.uk}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.dragons.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons/korbin-sims/ St. George Illawarra Dragons profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528123615/https://www.dragons.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons/korbin-sims/ |date=28 May 2019 }}
- [https://www.broncos.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/brisbane-broncos/korbin-sims/ Brisbane Broncos profile]
- [http://www.broncos.com.au/team/profiles/korbin_sims.html Broncos profile]
- [http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=382#Korbin-Sims 2017 RLWC profile]
{{Fiji 2013 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
{{Fiji 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
{{Fiji 2021 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
{{2012 National Youth Competition Team of the Year}}
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