Mark Cooksley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Cooksley
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 11, 1971(1971-04-11)
Age	53
Birthplace	Auckland
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Auckland Region
Horoscope	Aries

Mark Cooksley Biography

Mark Cooksley is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on April 11, 1971 in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand. Mark Stephen Bill Cooksley (born 11 April 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a former professional union player as well as an All Black lock.

The year 2000 was when it was clear that his career in rugby was over , as he tried to be selected for the Waikato NPC team. However, he was chosen for the Chiefs team to play in the Super 12 in 2001, and was granted the All Black recall that year and played in two Tri-Nations games. A back injury that was serious caused Cooksley to leave the team in the middle of the year.

In 1997, after being absent from the All Black side since the 1995 tour to France, Cooksley was drafted into the Wellington Hurricanes for the Super 12. Cooksley performed well throughout that season and helped the Hurricanes to make it to the semi-finals. He received the All Black call-up for their year- end trip of Britain and Ireland however Cooksley only played in midweek games.

Mark Cooksley Net Worth

Mark Cooksley is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Cooksley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a descendant from Ngapuhi the player often was a player in the national team of New Zealand Maori throughout his career from 1992 until 2001 where he played in the game in the match against Wallabies.

As of 1995 Cooksley earned another accolade in 1995 when he served as a replacement for the final tour in France In his single appearance on the tour, he was one of the few All Black to be shown an yellow card. Irish official Gordon Black apparently unaware that the yellow and red card system was not in place at the time to apply to international rugby.

Cooksley was the tallest All Black ever at 2.05 metres and 125 kg, until this was surpassed by Dominic Bird (2.06 metres), who made his test debut for the All Blacks in 2013. He had a long All Black career, spanning from 1992 until

2001. Despite this, Cooksley only played in 23 All Black matches, and only 11 All Black tests. This could be attributed to many injuries he sustained during his career, as well as Robin Brooke and Ian Jones often being the favoured locking pair during this time.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mark Cooksley height 6 ft 9 in Mark weight 125 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mark Cooksley Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Mark Cooksley celebrates birthday on April 11 of every year.

Who was the tallest All Black?

Bio. The tallest ever All Black at 2.05 metres and 125 kg, ‘the Big Rigger’, Mark Cooksley , was drafted into the Hurricanes in 1997 to fill the locking role. In 1997, Cooksley was already an experienced All Black, having made his test debut in the centenary series against the World XV in 1992 aged 21.

How tall is Mark Cooksley?

6′ 9″

Who is the fastest All Black ever?

DOUG HOWLETT – NZ – 10.68 SECONDS (100M) The former All Black and Blues speedster (now with Munster) was considered the quickest around during his time in Super Rugby. Howlett clocked a 10.68 in his prime, and showed his pace by scoring a number of long range tries throughout his international and Super Rugby career.

Who is the strongest rugby player?

1. Andrew Porter – Ireland. Lions contender Porter is poised to make a sizeable impact for Ireland moving forward.

Who is the heaviest rugby union player?

1. Walid Maamry – 25st 2lb. For weighing in at 25st 2lbs and taking the tape measure to 6ft 7ins, tighthead prop Walid Maamry is the heaviest player in the professional game.