During his time working at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Matt Cook was often asked by colleagues what his next move might be. The former Bradford Bulls and Castleford Tigers forward would, only half-jokingly, say that becoming a general manager of a Super League club was his dream job.
And yet fantasy will become reality early next month when the 36-year-old starts that exact role at Leeds Rhinos, the eight-time Super League champions. “I thought I’d have to start out in the Championship perhaps but even there, such jobs don’t normally come around very often,” Cook told Leeds Live.
“Luckily, Leeds put the job advert out at the back end of my time at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. I knew I had to apply because they’re one of the biggest clubs in world rugby league. I got my application in, sat down with Gary Hetherington and Rohan Smith, and got the job. I’m really excited for the next stage of my career.”
