Sam Cook (born 1 August 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who last played as a hooker for the York Knights in the Championship. 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
editBorn 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
edit2018 & 2019
editAfter 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]
2024
editIn June 2024 Cook signed for York Knights in the RFL Championship in a deal lasting until the end of the 2025 season. He made his debut for the club against Dewsbury Rams on 16th June and made 7 appearances for York in the 2024 season, scoring 5 tries. [7]
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.
- ^ "Rugby League Records Keepers - Sam Cook". 10 October 2024.