| Born | (2000-11-11) 11 November 2000 New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Peter's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sam Wye (born 11 November 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a scrum-half for Hawke's Bay in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition.1
Early career
Wye attended St Peter's College, Auckland and played for Ponsonby RFC.2 Wye is Fijian qualified.3 His father Philip Wye played football for Lautoka F.C. in the 90's, early 2000's.4
Professional career
Wye was named in the Auckland squad for the 2022 Bunnings NPC.5 He was called into the Moana Pasifika side ahead of Round 12 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut in the match against the Hurricanes.6 In 2023, he moved from Auckland to Hawke's Bay ahead of the 2023 Bunnings NPC.7 Sam Wye enjoyed some success with Hawkes Bay, finishing as Ranfurly Shield holders and runners up in the 2023 season.
After 2024, having made 12 appearances for Hawkes Bay, Sam made the move north signing with Counties Manukau for the 2025 season.
Game time for Counties however, would be limited after in July of 2025, Sam would receive an unexpected call up from Fiji's Head Coach Mick Byrne, naming him in the Flying Fijians for the 2025 season. 8 Sam would make his international debut from the bench in Fiji's 29 - 14 victory over Scotland. 9 2025 would see him go on to make 6 appearances that year for Fiji, including 4 in the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, where Fiji would win their 7th title.
References
References
- @hbmagpies; (31 July 2024). "Squad 2024". Retrieved 1 August 2024 – via Instagram.
- "Auckland club rugby: Grammar Tec and Ponsonby gear up for crucial clash". NZ Herald. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- "'Moana Should Include More Fijian Players'". Fiji Sun. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- Nasokia, Waisea. "Wye: It's an Honour". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- "An experienced and talent bolstered Auckland squad set to challenge the NPC" (Press release). Auckland Rugby. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika". SANZAAR. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- "2023 Magpies squad release". Hawke's Bay Rugby Union. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- https://www.fijirugby.com/fiji-water-flying-fijians-samuel-wyes-journey-from-nz-to-flying-fijians/
- https://www.ultimaterugby.com/match/fiji-vs-scotland-at-hfc-bank-stadium-12th-jul-2025/97445/lineup