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Samuel Verrills (born 13 January 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Key Information
Verrills previously played for the Sydney Roosters with whom he won the 2019 NRL Grand Final, scoring the opening try of the match.
Early life
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Verrills was born in Sydney , New South Wales and was educated at Barrenjoey High School, Avalon.
Verrills played his junior rugby league for Avalon Bulldogs.
Career
[edit]Verrills made his NRL debut in round 6 of the 2019 NRL season for the Sydney Roosters against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.[2] In Round 20 against the Gold Coast, Verrills scored his first try in the top grade as the Roosters won the match 58–6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[3]
In his debut year Verrills won his first premiership with the Roosters against the Canberra Raiders. Verrills scored the opening try after 6 minutes and the match was eventually won by Sydney, 14–8, making them the first club in 26 years to have won consecutive premierships in a unified competition, and the first time the club has won consecutive titles since 1974 and 1975.[4]
In round 7 of the 2020 NRL season, Verrills was taken from the field with an ACL injury.[5] In December, Verrills signed a contract extension keeping him at the Sydney Roosters until the end of 2024.
In the 2021 NRL season, after coming back from the injury, he then suffered a detached retina keeping him on the sidelines for multiple weeks. Verrills played a total of 14 games for the Roosters in the 2021 including the club's opening finals game against the Gold Coast. The Sydney would be eliminated from the second week of the finals losing to Manly 42-6.[6][7]
On 10 August 2022, Verrills signed a two-year deal to join the Gold Coast.[8] In round 22 of the 2022 NRL season, Verrills scored two tries for the Sydney Roosters in a 32-18 victory over North Queensland.[9]
In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Verrills made his club debut for the Gold Coast in their victory over the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. The following week, Verrills fractured his collar bone in the clubs loss against St. George Illawarra. Verrills was later ruled out for an indefinite period.[10] On 8 August 2023, it was announced that Verrills would miss the rest of the 2023 NRL season due to a shoulder injury.[11] Verrills played 24 games for the Gold Coast in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.[12] Verrills played 21 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2025 NRL season as the club narrowly avoided the wooden spoon finishing 16th on the table.[13]
Statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Sydney Roosters
|
14 | 3 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 | |||
| 2021 | 14 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 15 | 3 | 12 | |
| 2023 |  Gold Coast Titans
|
11 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 24 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 21 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2026 | ||||
| Totals | 104 | 11 | 44 |
References
[edit]- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Round 6 NRL squad announcements". NRL.com. 19 April 2019.
- ^ "Horror show for Holbrook as Roosters run riot". NRL. 4 August 2019.
- ^ "Sydney Roosters beat Canberra Raiders to win NRL Grand Final". BBC Sport. 6 October 2019.
- ^ "Sydney Roosters v St George score". wwos.nine.com.au. 26 June 2020.
- ^ "'They don't rate us': How injury toll eased pressure for revitalised Roosters". www.nrl.com. 16 September 2021.
- ^ "Manly Sea Eagles hammer Sydney Roosters 42-6 to advance to NRL preliminary finals". ABC News. 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Sam Verrills officially inks two-year deal with Gold Coast Titans". www.sportingnews.com. 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Brisbane Broncos defeat Newcastle Knights 28-10 as Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters record NRL wins". ABC News. 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Casualty Ward: Hamlin-Uele, Chester suffer knee injuries". www.nrl.com.
- ^ "Raiders' top four hopes cop blow after flyer's injury; Titan's season-ending surgery: Casualty Ward". www.foxsports.com.au. 9 August 2023.
- ^ "The Mole's end-of-season review: Titans 'perennial enigma' who went missing as Des Hasler 'hallmark' falls flat". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ "Farewell Foran! Titans veteran's fairytale ending as wooden spoon battle heats up". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ "Sam Verrills". 30 January 2023.
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Sam Verrills (born 13 January 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).[1]
Verrills began his NRL career with the Sydney Roosters, making his debut in Round 6 of the 2019 season against the Melbourne Storm at the age of 20.[2] Over four seasons with the Roosters, he established himself as a versatile utility player, contributing to the team's campaigns in the NRL, including appearances in the NRL Nines tournament.[3] In August 2022, Verrills signed a two-year contract with the Gold Coast Titans, which he extended in June 2023 until the end of the 2026 season, seeking more consistent playing time and a change of scenery after being behind established hookers at the Roosters.[4][5] He made his Titans debut in Round 1 of the 2023 season and has since become a key figure in the team's forward pack, known for his strong defensive work and quick service from dummy half; as of the 2025 season, he has played 13 games following recovery from a broken hand in June.[6][7][8] Standing at 183 cm and weighing 88 kg, Verrills has overcome several injuries, including collarbone issues requiring surgery, to maintain his position in the NRL.[1][9]
Early life
Background and family
Sam Verrills was born on 13 January 1999 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[10] Verrills grew up in Sydney's Northern Beaches area, where his family resided in a home that fostered a close-knit environment.[11] His parents, Mark and Kimberley Verrills, have been strong advocates for mental health awareness following personal family challenges, and they supported their sons' involvement in sports from an early age.[12] The family shares a deep passion for rugby league, with all four brothers—Sam, his twin Oliver, older brother Billy, and late brother Jack—demonstrating talent in the sport.[13] This familial encouragement provided Verrills with his initial exposure to sports within the vibrant local community of the Northern Beaches, shaping his early interests before organized involvement.[14] The family's resilience in the face of tragedy, including the loss of Jack to suicide in 2015 at age 20, has profoundly influenced Verrills' personal development and dedication to rugby league.[12]Junior rugby league career
Sam Verrills began his rugby league journey with the Avalon Bulldogs in the Sydney junior competition, representing the club in local underage grades during his early teenage years.[15] While developing his skills at Avalon, Verrills attended Barrenjoey High School in the nearby suburb of Avalon Beach, where he managed the demands of academic studies alongside his growing commitment to football.[16] Verrills progressed through the junior representative pathway with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, captaining their Harold Matthews Cup under-16s team in 2015, a period marked by strong leadership and consistent performances at the hooker position.[12] He continued his development in the SG Ball Cup under-18s competition for Manly in 2016 and 2017, where he featured prominently.[17] In 2018, Verrills was recruited into the Sydney Roosters' junior system, joining their Jersey Flegg Cup under-21s side, where he excelled as a dynamic hooker and earned the Arthur Beetson Medal as the competition's best player that season.[18] This standout performance in the Roosters' pathway program paved the way for his transition to professional opportunities.[19]Professional career
Sydney Roosters (2019–2022)
Verrills made his NRL debut for the Sydney Roosters in Round 6 of the 2019 season on 19 April against the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.[20] He appeared in 14 games that year, scoring 3 tries, and played a key role in the team's campaign leading to the grand final.[21] In the 2019 NRL Grand Final, the Roosters defeated the Canberra Raiders 14–8 at ANZ Stadium to claim the premiership.[22] Verrills scored the opening try of the match, darting from dummy-half early in the first half to give his side the lead.[23] His contribution helped secure the Roosters' first premiership in six years and marked a strong start to his professional career.[24] The following season, Verrills featured in 5 games before suffering an ACL injury in Round 7 against the St George Illawarra Dragons, which sidelined him for the remainder of the year.[25] Despite the interruption, the Roosters reached the grand final again, losing 20–6 to the Penrith Panthers, with Verrills absent from the decider. In 2021, he returned to play 14 games, including the club's week-one finals loss to the Gold Coast Titans, scoring 1 try.[21] Verrills appeared in 15 games the next year, adding 3 more tries to his tally.[21] Over his four seasons with the Roosters, Verrills played 48 first-grade games and scored 7 tries, contributing to the team's sustained success in reaching back-to-back grand finals in 2019 and 2020.[21] On 10 August 2022, the club announced that Verrills would depart at the end of the season, having signed a two-year contract with the Gold Coast Titans effective from November 2022.[19]Gold Coast Titans (2023–present)
In August 2022, Sam Verrills signed a two-year contract with the Gold Coast Titans, effective from November 1, 2022, to bolster the team's hooking options following his departure from the Sydney Roosters.[26][4] In June 2023, he extended his contract until the end of the 2026 season.[27] He made his debut for the Titans in Round 1 of the 2023 NRL season as the starting hooker, providing quick service from dummy half that supported the team's early attacking structure.[6][28] Verrills featured in the first two games of 2023 before sustaining a fractured collarbone in Round 2 against St George Illawarra, which he played through before undergoing surgery and missing approximately three months.[29][30] Upon returning, he contributed to the Titans' push toward the finals, offering reliable ruck control and defensive work in limited minutes, though he was ruled out for the remainder of the season in August to undergo further collarbone surgery in preparation for 2024.[31] The 2024 season marked a breakthrough for Verrills with the Titans, as he played in all 24 matches, establishing himself as a consistent starter at hooker and delivering his most complete performance to date through improved endurance and ball-playing involvement.[32][33] In 2025, he continued as a core squad member, appearing in 21 games while adapting to minor absences, including one in July for the birth of his first child; his role evolved to include more leadership in the forwards pack amid the team's rebuilding efforts under new coaching influences.[34][35] By the end of the 2025 season, Verrills had accumulated 56 games and 4 tries for the Titans, integrating seamlessly into the club's dynamics as a dependable hooker who leveraged his premiership-winning experience to mentor younger players.[21][36]Career statistics
NRL statistics
Sam Verrills has played 104 first-grade matches in the National Rugby League (NRL) as of the end of the 2025 season, scoring 11 tries for a total of 44 points, with no successful goal kicks.[21] He has appeared primarily as a hooker throughout his career, occasionally filling utility roles in the forwards.[1] Verrills' NRL appearances are divided between two clubs: 48 games and 7 tries (28 points) with the Sydney Roosters from 2019 to 2022, followed by 56 games and 4 tries (16 points) with the Gold Coast Titans from 2023 to 2025.[21] The following table summarizes his season-by-season NRL statistics, including games played, tries scored, goals, and points. Notably, one of his three tries in 2019 came in the Grand Final, where he scored the opening try for the Roosters in their 14–8 victory over the Canberra Raiders.[21][37]| Season | Club | Games | Tries | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sydney Roosters | 14 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | Sydney Roosters | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Sydney Roosters | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | Sydney Roosters | 15 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | Gold Coast Titans | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | Gold Coast Titans | 24 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | Gold Coast Titans | 21 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Reserve-grade and junior statistics
Verrills developed his rugby league skills in the junior ranks with the Avalon Bulldogs, a club based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, before joining the Sydney Roosters' development pathway.[38] In reserve-grade competition, Verrills featured for the North Sydney Bears, the Roosters' affiliated team in the New South Wales Cup. During the 2019 season, he played 11 matches, scoring 4 tries to accumulate 16 points, contributing to the Bears' efforts amid his transition to NRL duties.[21] In 2022, following a period of limited first-grade opportunities, he made a single appearance for the Bears without adding to his try tally.[21] Overall, across his reserve-grade career, Verrills appeared in 12 games, scoring 4 tries for 16 points, with the team recording 8 wins and 4 losses in those outings.[21]| Season | Team | Games Played | Tries | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | North Sydney Bears | 11 | 4 | 16 |
| 2022 | North Sydney Bears | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | North Sydney Bears | 12 | 4 | 16 |