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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Ex-St Helens man leaves Warrington Wolves after injury-plagued campaign

Warrington Wolves have confirmed the exit of a former St Helens man following an injury-plagued 2024 campaign. The news came as...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Championship club confirm 7 exits including former Grand Finalist and PNG powerhouse

One Championship club have confirmed the exit of seven players including a Papua New Guinean international and an ex-Super League Grand...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Ex-Leigh Leopards man ‘sounded’ out by Wakefield legend after retirement call

Shortly after confirming his retirement, ex-Leigh Leopards man Matt Moylan is being ‘sounded out’ by a Wakefield Trinity legend. David Fifita,...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Championship side confirm three-year partnership with Penrith Panthers

One of the high-flying Championship teams for both IMG grades and performance have announced a partnership with NRL champs Penrith Panthers....

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Warrington Wolves man becomes Salford Red Devils’ fourth signing

Salford Red Devils have made a Warrington Wolves man their fourth signing ahead of the 2025 Super League season. Paul Rowley’s...

By Sam Cook
Castleford Tigers
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Castleford Tigers confirm assistant coach as Leeds Rhinos duo reunite

Castleford Tigers have continued their off-season restructuring with a new assistant coach confirmed to join Danny McGuire. McGuire was announced late...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

England v Samoa moment shows exactly what rugby league desperately needs more of

The Rugby League season is winding down with just a handful of games left but appetite for the sport appears to...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

John Bateman update as Wests Tigers and Benji Marshall rift reports resurface

A leading NRL journalist has spoken on the future of John Bateman with reports resurfacing of his clashes with Wests coach...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

England v Samoa verdict as Shaun Wane left with huge selection headaches

England head coach Shaun Wane has been left with some major selection headaches ahead of the second and final Test versus...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

NRL players dominate England v Samoa stats breakdown

England beat Samoa 34-18 on Sunday in a relatively comfortable victory with the NRL contingent in Shaun Wane’s squad dominating. Wane...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

‘Best player in Super League’ – England star earns rave reviews after Samoa victory

One England star has been dubbed as the ‘best player in Super League’ after the nation’s 34-18 victory over Samoa. In...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Rugby League goes viral as over 1 million watch England v Samoa moment

It’s fair to say that Rugby League has gone viral with a moment from the England and Samoa Test being viewed...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Watch: Mikey Lewis and Samoa star reunite after going head-to-head in Siva Tau

Man of Steel Mikey Lewis might not have started on Sunday but he was involved from start to finish against Samoa....

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Watch as Samoa’s Jarome Luai pays tribute to Wigan Warriors legend

NRL star Jarome Luai paid tribute to a Wigan Warriors legend ahead of Samoa’s Test against England yesterday. Prior to helping...

By Sam Cook
International Rugby League
/ 1 month ago

Rugby League Commercial comment on possible home Ashes series

Following reports that the 2025 Ashes could be played in England, Rugby League Commercial has provided an update. Initial reports Down...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Aussie media lash out at England Rugby League star for ‘blowing career audition’

Australian media have taken a major swipe at one England Rugby League star claiming that they’ve undermined any ‘chance of a...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Australia Rugby League set to tour England in change to Ashes schedule

Australia will reportedly tour England for the 2025 Ashes, which marks a major change from what was proposed by the International...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Castleford Tigers boss Danny McGuire reveals why he’s now ‘ready’

Newly-appointed Castleford Tigers head coach Danny McGuire has explained why now is the right time for him to ascend to a...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

John Bateman rejects ‘revenge’ narrative and underlines England’s focus

England veteran John Bateman has rejected the ‘revenge’ narrative ahead of the Tests against Samoa but outlined what fans can expect...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 1 month ago

Rugby League fans question major call in Shaun Wane’s England squad

England will face Samoa tomorrow in the first of two Tests and rugby league fans have questioned the omission of one...

By Sam Cook