Sam Cook (rugby league) explained

Sam Cook
Birth Date:1 August 1993
Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Height:180cm
Weight:92kg (203lb)
Club1:New Zealand Warriors
Year1start:2018
Appearances1:2
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:3 November 2023

Sam Cook (born 1 August 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who last played as a for the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.

Background

Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Cook is of Māori descent.[2] Cook played his junior rugby league for the Northcote Tigers before being signed the New Zealand Warriors. Cook played in the Warriors NYC team in 2013. In 2017, Cook was selected in the Warriors 2017 NRL Auckland Nines squad.[3]

Playing career

2018 & 2019

After showing good form in the trial matches, Cook had beaten the likes of Jazz Tevaga for the utility bench role for Round 1.[4] In Round 1 of the 2018 NRL season, Cook made his NRL debut for the New Zealand Warriors against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, playing off the interchange bench in the 32-20 win at Perth Stadium. In 2019, Cook joined Queensland Cup side Mackay.[5] [6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sam Cook - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 21 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Warriors prepare for their opening NRL game TVNZ OnDemand. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180311081153/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/te-karere/home/warriors-prepare-for-their-opening-nrl-game. 2018-03-11.
  3. Web site: 2017 Downer NRL Auckland Nines squads. 22 September 2017. 21 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Warriors coach 'really excited' as seven players named to make club debut in first NRL match of the season. 1 NEWS NOW. 21 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Sam Cook to make NRL debut in Warriors' season-opener as Isaiah Papali'i replaces Simon Mannering. Stuff. 6 March 2018. 21 April 2018.
  6. News: RTS stars but did refs rob Rabbitohs?. Dailytelegraph.com.au . 30 November 2021 . 15 May 2023.