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| relatives = [[Sean Maitland]], cousin
| relatives = [[Sean Maitland]], cousin
| position = [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|Halfback]]
| position = [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|Halfback]]
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| clubupdate = 12 November 2016
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'''Pele Cowley''' (born 16 April 1993) is a [[Samoan people|Samoan]] [[Test match (rugby union)|international]] [[Rugby Union|rugby union]] player who currently plays as a [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|halfback]] for {{rut Waikato}} in New Zealand's domestic [[Mitre 10 Cup]].<ref name="Pele Cowley ESPN Scrum Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/246837.html | title=Pele Cowley ESPN Scrum Player Profile | publisher=ESPN Scrum | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Pele Cowley Waikato Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://www.mooloo.co.nz/team/2016-player-profiles/show/127 | title=Pele Cowley Waikato Player Profile | publisher=Waikato Rugby | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref>
'''Pele Cowley''' (born 16 April 1993) is a [[Samoan people|Samoan]] [[Test match (rugby union)|international]] [[Rugby Union|rugby union]] player who currently plays as a [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|halfback]] for {{rut|Waikato}} in New Zealand's domestic [[Mitre 10 Cup]].<ref name="Pele Cowley ESPN Scrum Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/246837.html | title=Pele Cowley ESPN Scrum Player Profile | publisher=ESPN Scrum | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Pele Cowley Waikato Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://www.mooloo.co.nz/team/2016-player-profiles/show/127 | title=Pele Cowley Waikato Player Profile | publisher=Waikato Rugby | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref> He also plays for the [[Austin Gilgronis]] of [[Major League Rugby]] (MLR) in the United States.


==Senior career==
==Senior career==
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==International==
==International==


Cowley was still an Auckland club player when he received his first senior call up from Samoa in 2014. He debuted as a second-half substitute in a 24–13 defeat against {{nrut|Italy}} in [[Ascoli Piceno]] on 8 November 2014.<ref name="Italy vs Samoa Match Stats">{{cite web | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/227305.html | title=Italy vs Samoa Match Stats | publisher=ESPN Scrum | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Kiwi talent features in new-look Samoan squad">{{cite web | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/10603238/Kiwi-talent-features-in-new-look-Samoan-squad | title=Kiwi talent features in new-look Samoan squad | publisher=Rugby Heaven | date = 10 October 2014 | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref>
Cowley was still an Auckland club player when he received his first senior call up from Samoa in 2014. He debuted as a second-half substitute in a 24–13 defeat against {{nrut|Italy}} in [[Ascoli Piceno]] on 8 November 2014.<ref name="Italy vs Samoa Match Stats">{{cite web | url=http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/match/227305.html | title=Italy vs Samoa Match Stats | publisher=ESPN Scrum | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Kiwi talent features in new-look Samoan squad">{{cite web | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/10603238/Kiwi-talent-features-in-new-look-Samoan-squad | title=Kiwi talent features in new-look Samoan squad | publisher=Rugby Heaven | date = 10 October 2014 | accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
* {{Sport links}}

{{Auckland NPC squad}}
{{Samoa Squad 2019 Rugby World Cup}}
{{Samoa Squad 2019 Rugby World Cup}}


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[[Category:Waikato Rugby Union players]]
[[Category:Waikato rugby union players]]
[[Category:Counties Manukau Steelers players]]
[[Category:Counties Manukau rugby union players]]
[[Category:Rugby union players from Auckland]]
[[Category:Rugby union players from Auckland]]
[[Category:Cardiff Rugby players]]
[[Category:Austin Gilgronis players]]
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[[Category:2019 Rugby World Cup players]]
[[Category:Samoan expatriate rugby union players in the United States]]
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Latest revision as of 02:25, 11 June 2024

Pele Cowley
Full namePelefofaga Z. Cowley
Date of birth (1993-04-16) 16 April 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight85 kg (13 st 5 lb; 187 lb)
SchoolMount Albert Grammar School
Notable relative(s)Sean Maitland, cousin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Current team Waikato
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Counties Manukau 4 (5)
2016–2017 Waikato 14 (0)
2016/2017 Cardiff Blues 5 (5)
2020 Counties Manukau 3 (0)
2020- Austin Gilgronis 11 (10)
Correct as of 2 June 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Samoa 14 (5)
Correct as of 2 June 2021

Pele Cowley (born 16 April 1993) is a Samoan international rugby union player who currently plays as a halfback for Waikato in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup.[1][2] He also plays for the Austin Gilgronis of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States.

Senior career

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Cowley originally came up through the club ranks in Auckland before earning his first provincial recognition with the Pukekohe-based, Counties Manukau Steelers in 2015. He switched provinces in 2016, playing club rugby with Hamilton Old Boys as well as making 5 appearances for Waikato in the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup.[3]

International

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Cowley was still an Auckland club player when he received his first senior call up from Samoa in 2014. He debuted as a second-half substitute in a 24–13 defeat against Italy in Ascoli Piceno on 8 November 2014.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Pele Cowley ESPN Scrum Player Profile". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Pele Cowley Waikato Player Profile". Waikato Rugby. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Pele Cowley itsrugby Player Statistics". it's rugby. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Italy vs Samoa Match Stats". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Kiwi talent features in new-look Samoan squad". Rugby Heaven. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
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