When did you first learn about rugby league? How did you become a Cobra?Name: Benji Cueni
Age: 27
Nationality: Swiss
Occupation: Digital Fundraiser
Position: Hooker
Must have been in NZ, when I was still “Unionized”. I was tremendously confused because the ref did not penalise the players when they did not release the players after a tackle.
Daan asked me if I’d be keen in also playing League, since we played Union together at AAC. Turns out I liked League way better and decided to stick with the Cobras. Do you support a professional team or have a favourite player?
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and I’m not even ashamed of it. Continue reading
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Questions with a Cobra: Ciaran Jaras
When did you first learn about rugby league? How did you become a Cobra? Do you support a professional team?Name: Ciaran Jaras
Age: 22
Nationality: British
Occupation: Student
Position: Stand Off
I was born into it really – my dad is a big fan. In fact, some of my earliest memories are of disappointing, rain-filled afternoons on terraces somewhere in the north of England.
I’d been living in Amsterdam for a while. I’d been dragged along by some friends to watch a union game (I must’ve been at a loose end) in an Irish bar. I went to the gents and noticed a poster promoting the Cobras. I got in touch through Facebook and the rest is history…
Widnes Vikings, for my sins. We have an up-and-down relationship, but they are the true love of my life. Which team do you look forward to playing the most and why?
Rotterdam Pitbulls. It’s always a tough game but they’re usually the team to beat, so it’s a good test for us. Continue reading
Questions with a Cobra: Phelim Hoey
When did you first learn about rugby league? How did you become a Cobra? Do you support a professional team or have a favourite player?Name: Phelim Hoey
Age: 33
Nationality: Irish
Occupation: Freelance photographer
Position: Wing
When I arrived at my first training with the Cobra’s. I had played Union before in Utrecht but wasn’t aware of other variations to the sport like some other players in our team.
At first I did not really like league as I was use to Union. Eventually I grew into it and I must say that league is more a sport for me. I signed up after a few trainings.
No, I don’t support a team. Continue reading 