Sam Cook (born 1 August 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who last played as a hooker for the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup. He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
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| Born | 1 August 1993 Auckland, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Background edit
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 edit
2018 & 2019 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Sam Cook - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Warriors prepare for their opening NRL game | TVNZ OnDemand". Archived from the original on 11 March 2018.
- ^ "2017 Downer NRL Auckland Nines squads". 22 September 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Warriors coach 'really excited' as seven players named to make club debut in first NRL match of the season". 1 NEWS NOW. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Sam Cook to make NRL debut in Warriors' season-opener as Isaiah Papali'i replaces Simon Mannering". Stuff. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "RTS stars but did refs rob Rabbitohs?". Dailytelegraph.com.au. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2023.