Edward Kosi Explained

Ed Kosi
Fullname:Edward Kosi
Birth Date:28 January 1999
Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Height:193cm (76inches)
Weight:107kg (236lb)
Club1:New Zealand Warriors
Year1start:2021
Year1end:present
Appearances1:32
Tries1:17
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:68
Source:[1]
Updated:11 August 2024

Edward Kosi (born 28 January 1999) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL). He attended De La Salle College, Māngere East and played all his junior footy for Mangere East Hawks

Playing career

2021

Kosi made his first grade debut in round 8 of the 2021 NRL season, starting on the wing for the New Zealand Warriors against North Queensland.[2]

2022

In round 7 of the 2022 NRL season against Melbourne, Kosi was responsible for multiple errors which lead to tries in New Zealand's record 70-10 loss at AAMI Park.[3] [4] The following day, Kosi was the only player demoted to reserve grade from the New Zealand Warriors side following the defeat. In round 22 of the 2022 NRL season, Kosi scored two tries for New Zealand in a 42-18 victory over Canterbury.[5] [6] Kosi played a total of eleven games for the New Zealand Warriors as they finished 15th on the table.[7]

2023

Kosi played 11 games for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2023 NRL season and scored five tries as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals.[8]

Statistics

!Year!Team!Games!Tries!Pts
2021 New Zealand Warriors514
202211832
202311520
Totals271456
[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/edward-kosi/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. Web site: Round 8 NRL team lists. 1 May 2021. NRL.com.
  3. Web site: Warriors punished for costly mistakes in Storm's Anzac Day masterclass. wwos.nine.com.au.
  4. Web site: Storm’s ‘astronomical’ spine hand Warriors a record-breaking reality check — 3 Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au.
  5. Web site: Warriors veteran ‘winds back the clock’ as Walsh delivers ‘classy’ display: 3 Big Hits. www.foxsports.com.au.
  6. Web site: Edward Kosi dropped from Warriors team to play Raiders after howler against Storm. www.stuff.co.nz.
  7. Web site: Warriors farewell 15 players after return to New Zealand. www.foxsports.com.au.
  8. Web site: NRL 2023: New Zealand Warriors season review. www.sportingnews.com.
  9. https://www.warriors.kiwi/teams/nrl-premiership/warriors/edward-kosi/