Sam Bowie (rugby league) facts for kids
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Personal information
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| Born | 30 March 1989 Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia |
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Playing information
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| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Sam Bowie is an Australian former professional rugby league player. He was born on March 30, 1989, in Thursday Island, Queensland. Sam played as a fullback, which is a key defensive and attacking position in rugby league. He played for the North Queensland Cowboys club.
Sam Bowie's Rugby Career
Sam Bowie started his journey in rugby league with the North Queensland Cowboys. He also played for their Under 20s team, which is a stepping stone for young players hoping to join the main squad.
First Grade Debut
Sam made his first big appearance in the top-level competition, known as "first grade," in 2008. This was during Round 16 of the 2008 NRL season. He played for the North Queensland Cowboys against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
A Memorable Match
The game where Sam Bowie made his debut was quite unforgettable. The North Queensland Cowboys were leading by a lot, 28-4, with less than 30 minutes left to play. However, the South Sydney Rabbitohs made an incredible comeback. They managed to score many points quickly and won the game 29-28. This match is still remembered as one of the biggest comebacks in the history of the South Sydney Rabbitohs club.
After this match, Sam Bowie did not play another first-grade game for the North Queensland Cowboys. He retired from professional rugby league.
