About Sam Cockroft
Lived 1864 – 1955 (aged 90–91). Sam Cockroft was a New Zealand rugby union player.
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.
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Who was Sam Cockroft?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Sam Cockroft born?
Sam Cockroft was born on 13 May 1864 in Invercargill.
When did Sam Cockroft die?
Sam Cockroft died in 1955 in Wellington.
What was Sam Cockroft's occupation?
Sam Cockroft was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Sam Cockroft?
Sam Cockroft was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Cockroft. https://biography.guide/sam-cockroft/
MLA: "Sam Cockroft." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-cockroft/.
Chicago: "Sam Cockroft." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-cockroft/.
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