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
/ 4 years ago

Super League side announce new kit partners for 2023

Wigan Warriors have announced that they will have a new kit partner for 2023 as they add sponsorship onto their playing...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Former RFL Chief Executive lists his highlights in the job

Ralph Rimmer stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football League (RFL) earlier this year with...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

London Broncos reveal 2023 playing kits

With the new season just around the corner most teams have released the kit that they will feature in for 2023...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Super League side sign “hottest young talent in rugby league” – but what does it mean for their future?

Huddersfield Giants had a brilliant 2022 campaign and look set to go again in 2023 and they’ve now tried to secure...

By Sam Cook
Championship
/ 4 years ago

Super League agent reveals which club will host Luke Gale’s testimonial

Testimonials are a great element of rugby league honouring a player’s service to the game and highlighting the community element of...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Further details on Super League team’s stadium development

It was announced yesterday that Castleford Tigers had applied for a stadium redevelopment that would see over £12 million spent in...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

The late, great Jonah Lomu came close to rugby league switch, report reveals

There’s been some brilliant cross code stars in the past three decades with names like Sonny Bill Williams, Andy Farrell and...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Ex-Super League player receives emotional farewell haka as he leaves club

It was reported yesterday that former Super League big hitter Ben Murdoch-Masila was being released from his contract with New Zealand...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

NRL side set for potential shock name change

Just recently in England we’ve seen new Super League side Leigh change their name from Leigh Centurions to Leigh Leopards in...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

“He’s been on the roof the last 10 days” – Super League agent reveals how former Man of Steel will transition

Whilst the Championship and League One continue to develop it’s still the case the the majority of sides are part-time with...

By Sam Cook
Uncategorized
/ 4 years ago

How Hull FC could line up for 2023 based on squad numbers with new signing not making the starting 13

Hull FC are the latest and one of the last sides to announce their squad numbers for the upcoming 2023 season...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Luke Gale spoke with NRL and Super League clubs before Keighley Cougars move, agent reveals

In news that rocked rugby league and in particular the Championship it was announced on Monday (19th December) that former Man...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

New Super League signing finally given squad number after being pictured in training

Wakefield Trinity have finally announced the squad number of new signing Samisoni Langi who has joined from Super League rivals Catalans...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Leeds Rhinos help spread festive cheer with charity work

Rugby league and the community are always entwined and at the heart of the community often comes charity and it’s been...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Hull KR and Wigan Warriors pre-season injury news in preparation for Channel 4 round one opener

With Boxing Day games in sight the start of the Super League is just around the corner, but some players won’t...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Super League side respond to stadium purchase attempt

Salford Red Devils have made a statement regarding the ongoing situation surrounding their stadium, the AJ Bell. The AJ Bell stadium...

By Sam Cook
Uncategorized
/ 4 years ago

Major update on Super League club’s stadium as football team issue statement

Salford Red Devils have received an update on the status of their current home, the AJ Bell Stadium, with the city...

By Sam Cook
Uncategorized
/ 4 years ago

Wakefield Trinity star signings sighted in training and could play against Leeds Rhinos

Boxing Day rugby league is the true start of the rugby league season and it’s just around the corner with Leeds...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Challenge Cup Wembley return set to be marked with first round draw held at the national stadium

The Challenge Cup is one of the most historic competitions in our sport and it’s set to return to Wembley for...

By Sam Cook
Rugby League News
/ 4 years ago

Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow granted huge honour

Kevin Sinfield has had a very busy week but he’s just received an honour from the city where he made his...

By Sam Cook