Luke Metcalf
Birth date1 March 1999 (age 27)
Birth placeCoffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb)
Club 1Cronulla Sharks
Year1start2021
Year1end22
Appearances 17
Tries 13
Goals 10
Fieldgoals 10
Points 112
Club 2New Zealand Warriors
Year2start2023
Year2endpresent
Appearances 236
Tries 217
Goals 252
Fieldgoals 21
Points 2173
Newyes
Source[1]
Updated5 April 2026

Luke Metcalf (born 1 March 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.

Early life

Metcalf played his junior rugby league with Orara Valley Axemen.[2]

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.[3] In round 23 against the Wests Tigers, Metcalf scored two tries for Cronulla in a 50-20 victory.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9] On 30 June, it was announced that Metcalf would miss the rest of the 2025 NRL season after suffering an ACL injury.[10] On 23 October, the Warriors announced that Metcalf had re-signed with the club until the end of 2028.[11]

2026

On 14 May 2026, Metcalf signed a 3-year deal with the St. George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2027.[12]

Statistics

NRL

[1]
SeasonTeamMatchesWinsLossTGGK %F/GPts
2021Cronulla-Sutherland62420—08
202211010—04
2023New Zealand Warriors1210261100.00%026
20247343975.00%030
20251510384265.57%1117
20262
Career totals432613205067.57%1185

References

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Luke Metcalf". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. Archived 27 October 2022 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ "Trbojevic in a class of his own as Sea Eagles set sights on Storm". www.nrl.com
  4. ^ "'They cannot attract big names': Ennis savages Tigers as star prop snubs Madge". www.foxsports.com.au
  5. ^ "Vodafone Warriors sign Sharks rookie Luke Metcalf from 2023". warriors.kiwi
  6. ^ "Ruthless Warriors demolish Eels 46-10 to mark Shaun Johnson's milestone 200th game in style". www.stuff.co.nz
  7. ^ "NRL 2023: New Zealand Warriors season review". www.sportingnews.com
  8. ^ "Metcalf out for lengthy spell after leg fracture". Warriors. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  9. ^ "Panthers snap NRL losing streak against Roosters, Luke Metcalf boots Warriors to golden-point win over Broncos". www.abc.net.au
  10. ^ "Luke Metcalf ruled out for NRL season with torn ACL - report". www.nzherald.co.nz
  11. ^ "Staying right here: Metcalf recommits until 2028". Warriors. 2025-10-23. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
  12. ^ "Dragons secure Luke Metcalf through 2029". St George Illawarra Dragons. 2026-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-14.