Samuel Wykes (born 25 April 1988) is an Australian radio broadcaster and podcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and former professional rugby union player. His regular playing position was lock. Across his 14 year career, Wykes played for multiple teams in the Super Rugby, and Japanese Top League competitions, becoming a centurion in the former and accruing over 150 combined appearances.
Early life Wykes was born in Sydney, Australia in 1988. His mother is Tongan, hailing from the village of Muʻa on the country's main island of Tongatapu. Wykes was educated at Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown, in Sydney's western suburbs where he eventually became an Australian Schoolboys representative in his youth.
Super Rugby statistics
Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red 2008 9 1 8 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 6 4 2 246 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 10 6 4 433 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 16 14 2 1056 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 2012 3 2 1 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 15 11 4 845 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 15 15 0 1028 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2015 13 11 2 850 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2017 13 11 2 841 2 0 0 0 10 1 0 2018 7 5 2 343 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2021 2 1 1 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 107 80 27 5,941 6 0 0 0 30 2 0
References
External links Profile at the Western Force