Sam Cockroft

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Samuel Cockroft (13 May 1864 – 1 January 1955) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Cockroft represented Wellington, Manawatu and Hawke's Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1893 and 1894. He played 12 matches for the All Blacks but did not play any internationals. He also played for Queensland in 1895 and 1896.[2]

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Sam Cockroft
Birth nameSamuel Cockroft
Date of birth(1864-05-13)13 May 1864
Place of birthInvercargill, New Zealand
Date of death1 January 1955(1955-01-01) (aged 90)
Place of deathWellington, New Zealand
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Notable relative(s)Eric Cockroft (nephew)
Occupation(s)Storeman[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1887–92 Wellington ()
1893 Manawatu 5 ()
1894 Hawke's Bay ()
1895–96 Queensland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1893–94 New Zealand 0 (0)
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