Sam Cook

Sam is an experienced sports writer, initially covering NFL and football, before transitioning towards rugby league. After leaving university and opting into volunteer work within the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, he began writing about the sports he loved in late 2022. That saw him quickly transition from working for the sports tipping blog Behind The Odds to covering both the Wheelchair and Women’s World Cup Finals for Serious About Rugby League. He also served as a writer for The Leeds Press, acting as their Leeds Rhinos editor. Since then Sam has become an RFL-accredited journalist and has served as deputy editor for Serious About Rugby League since early 2023. During that time he has interviewed some of rugby league’s biggest names, including ex-Leeds Rhinos player turned pundit Barrie McDermott, producing exclusive articles along the way.

Stories By Sam Cook

Hull FC
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Hull FC coaching dynamic explained including clarity on NRL hire’s role

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has commented on his assistants and provided clarity on the hiring of one NRL coach....

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Wakefield Trinity sign star forward to lengthy deal to ward off ‘big clubs’

Wakefield Trinity have tied down one of their star players in the hope that it will prevent him from being ‘poached’...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Widnes Vikings sign former Super League Grand Finalist after Championship release

Widnes Vikings have swooped to sign a recently released Championship half-back who has previously played in a Super League Grand Final....

By Sam Cook
Hull FC
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Hull FC boss reveals ambition that drew him to Super League

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has outlined the ambition and desire that brought him to Super League after arriving in...

By Sam Cook
Hull FC
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Hull FC signing explains what players and fans can expect of John Cartwright

Hull FC signing Cade Cust has revealed what both fans and players can expect from John Cartwright as he recalled his...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Huddersfield Giants confirm dual reg deal with Leeds-based club

Super League side Huddersfield Giants have confirmed their new dual registration partners for the 2025 season with a former loanee helping...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Super League expansion talk sees brakes pumped as IMG chief notes ‘asterisk’

IMG Chief Matt Dwyer has pumped the brakes on talks of a Super League expansion in the next two years by...

By Sam Cook
Wigan Warriors
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Seven Wigan Warriors players heading off contract including two Super League legends

Wigan Warriors head into the 2025 season as quadruple winners with the club’s incredible squad management key to that success with...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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How Lancashire could line up amid Roses return talks with two Leeds Rhinos men featuring

After England head coach Shaun Wane stated that he would be willing to see the return of the War of the...

By Sam Cook
Leeds Rhinos
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Eight Leeds Rhinos players on notice as fresh contract situation moves into focus

As we begin the slow roll to the 2025 season, the art of roster construction for 2026 begins and for eight...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Championship side swoop for St Helens forward

Championship side Widnes Vikings have announced their latest signing with a former St Helens man arriving at the DCBL Stadium. Widnes...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Wests Tigers prepared to pay $900k to get Super League-linked man off their books

Wests Tigers are reportedly willing to pay a whopping $900,000 to get one Super League-linked man off their books. Having signed...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Will Pryce set for ‘Boom or Bust’ year with Super League returning looming

Former Huddersfield Giants man Will Pryce is set for a ‘Boom or Bust’ year with the 21-year-old facing a possible return...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos men on 5-man shortlist to replace NRL star

The five-man shortlist to replace on of the NRL’s biggest stars reportedly features players from both Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos....

By Sam Cook
Super League
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Super League signing on how a nightclub phone call saw George Williams make NRL switch

Incoming Super League signing Elliott Whitehead has revealed how a nightclub phone call led to George Williams signing in the NRL....

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Castleford Tigers beat out NRL sides to sign international star

Castleford Tigers have beat out NRL interest to sign a highly-regarded Papua New Guinea international on a two-year deal. There is...

By Sam Cook
Hull KR
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Hull KR confirm eighth signing for 2025 as they build to challenge Wigan

Hull KR have confirmed their eighth signing for the 2025 season with the Robins adding more depth to their impressive squad....

By Sam Cook
Warrington Wolves
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Warrington Wolves’ 2025 shirt numbers confirmed with starters hinted at

Warrington Wolves have revealed their squad numbers for the 2025 season which has provided key hints regarding position battles. Squad numbers...

By Sam Cook
Wakefield Trinity
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Wakefield Trinity confirm key re-signing after Super League return

Wakefield Trinity have moved to tie down one of their star players after their promotion to Super League was confirmed by...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Super League club reveal ’emergency’ issue that cost them huge IMG drop

One Super League side has revealed the extent of IMG points lost on account of their stadium and confirmed an ’emergency’...

By Sam Cook