Samy Kibula

Samy Kibula (born 7 August 1999) is a Congolese professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop forward for the Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Super League.

Samy Kibula
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Kibula
Born (1999-08-07) 7 August 1999
Kinshasa, DR Congo[1]
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight17 st 3 lb (109 kg)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–19 Wigan Warriors 1 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) → Swinton Lions 1 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) → London Skolars 2 2 0 0 8
2019(loan) → Dewsbury Rams 12 2 0 0 8
2019(loan) → Swinton Lions 11 2 0 0 8
2020–21 Warrington Wolves 2 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) → Newcastle Thunder 0 0 0 0 0
2022 Bradford Bulls 13 2 0 0 8
2022(loan) → Dewsbury Rams 2 1 0 0 4
2023 Batley Bulldogs 3 2 0 0 8
2024– Castleford Tigers 0 0 0 0 0
Total 47 11 0 0 44
Source: [2][3]
As of 19 October 2023

He previously played for the Wigan Warriors and spent time on loan from Wigan at the Swinton Lions and the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship, and the London Skolars in Betfred League 1.

Background

Kibula was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.[4] to a Congolese father and South African mother.

Career

Wigan Warriors

In 2018 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Huddersfield Giants.[5]

Warrington Wolves

He agreed a deal to join Warrington ahead of the 2020 Super League season.[6]

Newcastle Thunder

On 20 December 2020 Kibula joined the Newcastle Thunder on loan.[7]

Bradford Bulls

On 5 October 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship[8]

Castleford Tigers

On 19 Oct 2023 it was reported he had signed a 1-year deal with Castleford Tigers[9]

References
  1. The future looks bright for Wigan Warriors despite poor pre-season results
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. Rugby League Project
  4. The future looks bright for Wigan Warriors despite poor pre-season results
  5. "Super League: Huddersfield Giants 20-12 Wigan Warriors". BBC Sport.
  6. "Samy Kibula dreams of playing alongside his brother for Warrington". www.loverugbyleague.com. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 17 Dec 2020.
  7. "Newcastle Thunder sign Samy Kibula on loan from Warrington". Warrington Guardian. 20 Dec 2020. Retrieved 26 Dec 2020.
  8. "Samy Kibula eyes promotion after making Championship switch". Love Rugby League. 5 Oct 2021. Retrieved 12 Oct 2021.
  9. "Castleford Tigers make another new signing for 2024: 'He could be a really good pick up for us'". Love Rugby League. 19 Oct 2023.
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