Matt Cook (rugby league)

Infobox rugby league biography
playername = Matt Cook


image_size= 250px
country = England
height(m) = 1.84
weight(kg) = 95
fullname = Matt Cook
nickname =
living = Yes
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1986|11|14|df=yes
dayofbirth = 14
monthofbirth = 11
yearofbirth = 1986
placeofbirth = Warrington, Cheshire
countryofbirth = England
position = Second-row Centre
currentclub = leagueicon|Bradford Bulls|size=16 Bradford Bulls
clubnumber = 17
representative = true
club1 = leagueicon|Bradford Bulls|size=16 Bradford Bulls
year1start = 2003
year1end = present
appearances1 = 44
tries1 = 4
goals1 = 0
fieldgoals1 = 0
points1 = 16
club2 = leagueicon|Castleford Tigers|16→Castleford Tigers (loan)
year2start = 2008
year2end =
appearances2 = 3
tries2 = 1
goals2 = 0
fieldgoals2 = 0
points2 = 4
teamA = flagicon|ENG England
yearAstart = 2004
appearancesA = 2
triesA = 0
goalsA = 0
fieldgoalsA = 0
pointsA = 0
updated = 4 May 2008
source = [http://rugbyleagueproject.com/players/Matt_Cook.html Rugby League Project]

Matt Cook, born 14 November, 1986 in Warrington, Cheshire, is an English rugby league player.

Cook is currently on loan at Castleford Tigers from the Bradford Bulls until the end of the 2008 European Super League season. He plays in the back row or in the centres.cite web|url=http://www.superleague.co.uk/article.php?id=10183|title=Cook welcomed to the Jungle|publisher=engage Super League|date=2008-04-09|accessdate=2008-04-09]

Cook is an England international.

Early career

Matthew cook represented England at all levels up to under-19s in rugby union and represented the England Academy rugby league side where he scored two tries in the record-breaking win over Australia.cite web|url=http://www.castigers.com/cgi-bin/shownews.cgi?4214|title=Cook joins the Tigers|publisher=Castleford Tigers|date=2008-04-09|accessdate=2008-04-09]

Bradford Bulls

Cook signed from Watershed F.C. in late 2003.

In 2005, Cook made several appearances off the bench and was expected to cement a first team spot in 2006. The 2006 season started off well and Cook even got the Man of the Match award for his display in the home game against Hull FC. Unfortunately this was his last appearance for over 3 months due to a shoulder injury. He made his comeback in July but didn't really make the same impact as he had in the early season.

In 2007 Cook established a regular bench spot, before being ruled out for 3 months due to injury on his little toe nail.

Castleford Tigers

He was on loan at Castleford Tigers for a month in the 2008 season.cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/castleford/7338681.stm|title=Castleford switch for Bulls' Cook|publisher=BBC|date=2008-04-09|accessdate=2008-04-09]

International

In 2006 Matt was in the England squad and made his debut on the 22 October against France.

tatistics

Club career

Representative career

References

External links

* [http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/bb_squad_full.asp?SquadID=49 Matt Cook Offical Player Profile]
* [http://www.rleague.com//db/player/c/cook_matthew/index.php Cook extends contract with Bulls]