Sam Wye
Birth date11 November 2000 (age 25)
Birth placeNew Zealand
Height178cm
Weight89 kg (196 lb; 14 st 0 lb)
School St Peter's College
PositionHalf-back
Years 12021–2022
Apps 12
Points 10
Years 22023
Apps 21
Points 20
Years 32023–2024
Apps 313
Points 330
Years 42025
Apps 42
Repyears 12025
Repteam 1Fiji
Repcaps 14
Clubupdate23 September 2025
Repupdate23 September 2025

Sam Wye (born 11 November 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a scrum-half for 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 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 .[6] In 2023, he moved from Auckland to ahead of the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Squad 2024". 31 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Auckland club rugby: Grammar Tec and Ponsonby gear up for crucial clash". NZ Herald. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ^ "‘Moana Should Include More Fijian Players’". Fiji Sun. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ^ Nasokia, Waisea. "Wye: It’s an Honour". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  5. ^ "An experienced and talent bolstered Auckland squad set to challenge the NPC". Auckland Rugby. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifika". SANZAAR. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  7. ^ "2023 Magpies squad release". Hawke's Bay Rugby Union. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2023.