Sam Mataora
Rugby league player from Cook Islands
Born
October 20th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cook Islands
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This rugby league player represented the Cook Islands in international competitions. Mataora played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the Newcastle Knights and was active in various representative matches. His contributions included participation in the Rugby League World Cup qualifying tournaments, showcasing skills and leadership on the field.
Represented the Cook Islands in Rugby League World Cup qualifiers
Played for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL
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