Sam Bruce Malcolm (born 25 September 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for the Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Sam Malcolm
Full nameSam Bruce Malcolm
Date of birth (1995-09-25) 25 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthWanganui, New Zealand
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb; 12 st 11 lb)
SchoolWanganui High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth, Fullback
Current team Kamaishi Seawaves
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018
2019–2020
2021–
West Harbour
Toronto Arrows
Kamaishi Seawaves
17
21
3
(147)
(212)
(15)
Correct as of 3 March 2020
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2019 Manawatu 27 (53)

His preferred position of choice is first five-eighth but is also known to be an accomplished halfback as well.[1][2]

Early career

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Malcolm attended Wanganui High School and was a member of the 1st XV.[3] He also played touch rugby and rugby sevens for the school. He moved to Palmerston North to attend Massey University's rugby institute and also study an agricommerce degree. He joined the Varsity club.

He has been in the Hurricanes U20s[4] as well as the Manawatu U19s.[3] Malcolm was also selected for the New Zealand University and Hurricanes development sides in 2016. He was selected for the New Zealand national U20s training squad in 2014 and trialled as a halfback.[3]

Professional rugby

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He previously played forManawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup and also West Harbour RFC. Then he signed with the Toronto Arrows during their debut in the 2019 Major League Rugby season.[5] His preferred position of choice is first five-eighth but is also known to be an accomplished halfback as well.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Manawatu Turbos | Turbonation team". Manwatu Turbos. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Manawatu Turbos | Turbonation signings". Manwatu Turbos. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Talented first-five lands NZ U20s berth". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Hurricanes U20 Team named". 18 February 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Manawatu flyhalf Malcolm among new Arrows signings". www.americasrugbynews.com. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.