Sam Hoare
Rugby league player and representative
Born
August 12th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Australian rugby league player played as a prop. Spent the majority of his career with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, contributing to the team's performance in the National Rugby League (NRL). In 2014, represented Australia in the Rugby League World Cup, showcasing skills on an international level. Competed in several NRL seasons, participating in key matches and contributing to team dynamics on the field.
Played for South Sydney Rabbitohs
Represented Australia in 2014 Rugby League World Cup
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