Sam McNicol

Sam McNicol (born 6 October 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player who played as an outside back for Wellington and in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup and the Hurricanes and in the international Super Rugby competition.

Early career

Born in Feilding in New Zealand's Manawatū District, McNicol attended school further north in the town of Napier where he played first XV rugby for the local Napier Boys' High School.

Super Rugby

Despite having no senior provincial rugby experience under his belt, McNicol was called into the wider training group during the 2015 Super Rugby season and made one appearance, against the Chiefs in New Plymouth. 2016 saw him earn his first full Super Rugby contract, this time with the Hamilton-based . He scored 2 tries in 11 appearances in his first season with the Chiefs and despite injuries holding him back once more in domestic rugby, he was retained in the squad for 2017 and 2018.

Post rugby playing career

In 2022 it was announced that McNicol would take up the role of rugby institute coach at St John's College, Hastings. He was also a Hawke's Bay Rugby Union secondary schools rugby development officer.