Career
In July that year he was called into the England rugby squad while still attending Woodhouse Grove School. All three of his England appearances came on the wing. He also played Sevens for England.
Sampson most notably played for Premiership side London Wasps between 1996 and 2004, appearing for them in over 100 games.
He later played for five years at Championship London Welsh from 2006 to 2011, again playing over 100 matches.