Luke Metcalf (born 1 March 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League (NRL).
He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
Early life Luke Metcalf played his junior rugby league with Orara Valley Axemen.
Playing career 2021 and 2022 In round 20 of the 2021 NRL season, Metcalf made his debut for Cronulla against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the "Battle of the beaches" game which ended in a 22-40 defeat. In round 23 against the Wests Tigers, Metcalf scored two tries for Cronulla in a 50-20 victory. On 15 November 2021, the New Zealand Warriors announced they had signed Metcalf on a two-year deal commencing in 2023. Metcalf made only one appearance for Cronulla in the 2022 NRL season in round 25 against Newcastle scoring a try during the 38-16 victory.
2023 In round 13 of the 2023 NRL season, Metcalf made his club debut for the Warriors in the 22-26 loss against the Brisbane Broncos. In round 19 of the 2023 NRL season, Metcalf scored two tries for New Zealand in their 46-10 victory over an understrength Parramatta side. Metcalf played 12 games for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals.
2024 In round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, Metcalf broke his leg while trying to tackle front rower Tyson Frizell. Metcalf was limited to only seven appearances with New Zealand in the 2024 season as they missed the finals.
2025 In round 7 of the 2025 NRL season, Metcalf kicked a 50 metre penalty goal during golden point extra-time to win the match for the New Zealand Warriors over Brisbane 20-18. In round 9, Metcalf scored two tries and kicked five goals in New Zealand's 30-26 victory over North Queensland. On 30 June, it was announced that Metcalf would miss the rest of the 2025 NRL season after suffering an ACL injury. On 23 October, the Warriors announced that Metcalf had re-signed with the club until the end of 2028.
2026 On 14 May 2026, Metcalf signed a 3-year deal with the St. George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2027.
Statistics NRL
SeasonTeamMatchesWinsLossTGGK %F/GPts 2021 Cronulla-Sutherland 6 2 4 2 0 — 0 8 2022 1 1 0 1 0 — 0 4 2023 New Zealand Warriors 12 10 2 6 1 100.00% 026 20247343975.00%030 20251510384265.57%111720264220 Career totals 45 26 13 22 58 67.57% 1 205
References
External links Cronulla Sharks profile Warriors profile