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

Rugby League News
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Bradford Bulls sign ex-union man as Brian Noble era begins

Bradford Bulls have made their first signing of the new Brian Noble era as well as renewing the contract of a...

By Sam Cook
Hull FC
/ 1 month ago

Hull FC boss lays down gauntlet with clear pre-season demands made

New Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has made it very clear what he expects of his players after setting out...

By Sam Cook
St Helens
/ 1 month ago

St Helens legend confirms retirement with emotional post

After exiting the club at the end of the 2024 season, one St Helens man has confirmed his retirement from the...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

John Bateman salary reportedly making for ‘messy’ Wests Tigers saga

The situation at Wests Tigers with John Bateman has become incredibly ‘messy’ per one leading NRL voice with both parties disillusioned....

By Sam Cook
Hull FC
/ 1 month ago

‘Done pretty well’ – New Hull FC boss discusses 2025 signings

New Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has spoken on the club’s recruitment for 2025 and outlined the key attributes the...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Shaun Wane ‘confident’ in Wigan Warriors pair after injury blow forces change

Shaun Wane is ‘confident’ with those he has had to call on after an injury has forced him into a change...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Ex-Castleford Tigers man returns to former club after Super League release

One of the players that Castleford Tigers released at the conclusion of the 2024 season has signed a new deal with...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Eight current NRL and ex-Super League stars hitting the market as November 1st deadline hits

November 1st is upon us, at least it is in Australia at the time of writing and that is where it...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Wigan Warriors duo earn England call-ups for second Samoa Test

Shaun Wane has named his 19-man England squad for the second and final Test against Samoa, set to be played at...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Shaun Wane lets slip line-up detail as he reveals Mikey Lewis importance

England head coach Shaun Wane has spoken on the importance of Mikey Lewis and let slip a line-up detail when doing...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Super League signing Elliott Whitehead outlines retirement plans

Elliott Whitehead is returning to Super League but he’s already planning for what’s next after this time with Catalans Dragons. The...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Ex-Super League man sees NRL move collapse over $500k salary demands

A former Super League player has seen his proposed NRL move collapse due to his staggering $500,000 salary demands. Converted to...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Wigan Warriors overhaul in predicted England squad to face Samoa

Ahead of Shaun Wane naming his 19-man squad to face Samoa, we’ve predicted what it could look like with a Wigan...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Castleford Tigers sign international half as rebuild continues

The off-field whirlwind continues at Castleford Tigers with the club now confirming another overseas signing for 2025. Having already signed centre...

By Sam Cook
Championship
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Brian Noble’s first words as Bradford Bulls boss outlines ‘Super League mission’

Bradford Bulls have made the surprise appointment of Brian Noble as head coach and the 63-year-old has made it clear Super...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Bradford Bulls re-appoint Brian Noble as head coach in shock hire

Bradford Bulls have made the shock appointment of Brian Noble as their new head coach for 2025 after the exit of...

By Sam Cook
Leeds Rhinos
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Ex-Leeds Rhinos and Samoa star reacts to Siva Tau and previews what is to come at Headingley

Ex-Leeds Rhinos man and current Samoa assistant coach Willie Poching has spoken on last week’s emotional Siva Tau and previewed what’s...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Leigh Leopards star makes history as he skippers nation in absence of Hull KR recruit

Leigh Leopards star Lachlan Lam will make history this weekend when he skippers Papua New Guinea 29 years after his father...

By Sam Cook
Castleford Tigers
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Contract details emerge on reported Castleford Tigers signing

Contract details for one of the players that Castleford Tigers have been linked with have emerged in reports Down Under. Castleford...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
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Rugby League fans split on England line-up with Wigan Warriors man the hot topic

How Shaun Wane lines England up against Samoa in the second Test is a big talking point, specifically the inclusion of...

By Sam Cook