Rocco Berry (born 17 May 2001) is a New Zealand professional

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footballer who plays as a or er for the

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in the

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(NRL).

Background

He is the son of former

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, Marty Berry.

Playing career

2021

Berry made his first grade debut in round 7 of the

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, for the

against

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. Berry scored his first try in the

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a week later against

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2022

Berry played a total of seven games for the New Zealand club in the

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as they finished 15th on the table.

2023

Berry played 16 games for the New Zealand Warriors in the

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as the club finished 4th on the table and qualified for the finals. Berry played in all three finals games as the club reached the preliminary final stage before being knocked out by Brisbane.

2024

In round 14 of the

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, Berry scored two tries for New Zealand in their 42-12 win over

. In round 15 during the Warriors 24-38 loss against the

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, Berry was forced off the field after suffering a shoulder injury in the 37th minute. Berry played 12 matches for the New Zealand Warriors in the 2024 NRL season which saw the club finish 13th on the table.

Statistics

References

External links

New Zealand Warriors profile
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