Abbas Miski
{{short description|Lebanon international rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
| name = Abbas Miski
| fullname = Abbas Miski عباس مسكي
| image = Abbas Miski Wigan.jpg
| image_size =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|7|25|df=y}}{{cite web|date=24 February 2017|title=2017 SQUAD {{!}} North Sydney Bears|url=http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2017/02/16/_2017_squad_north_sy.html|publisher=NSWRL.com.au|accessdate=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621042736/http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2017/02/16/_2017_squad_north_sy.html|archive-date=21 June 2017|url-status=dead}}
| birth_place = Penrith, Sydney, Australia
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height = {{convert|1.82|m|ftin|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{convert|100|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| position = {{rlp|WG}}
| club1 = {{nowrap|Manly Sea Eagles}}
| year1start = 2019
| year1end = 20
| appearances1 = 6
| tries1 = 2
| goals1 = 0
| fieldgoals1 = 0
| points1 = 8
| club2 = London Broncos
| year2start = 2021
| year2end =
| appearances2 = 22
| tries2 = 19
| goals2 = 0
| fieldgoals2 = 0
| points2 = 76
| club3 = Wigan Warriors
| year3start = 2022
| year3end = present
| appearances3 = 73
| tries3 = 62
| goals3 = 0
| fieldgoals3 = 0
| points3 = 240
| club4 = {{nowrap|→ Newcastle Thunder}}
| year4start = 2022(loan)
| year4end =
| appearances4 = 1
| tries4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| fieldgoals4 = 0
| points4 = 0
| club5 = {{nowrap|→ London Broncos}}
| year5start = 2023(DR)
| year5end =
| appearances5 = 1
| tries5 = 1
| goals5 = 0
| fieldgoals5 = 0
| points5 = 4
| teamA = {{rlnt|Lebanon}}
| yearAstart = 2014
| yearAend = present
| appearancesA = 13
| triesA = 13
| goalsA = 10
| fieldgoalsA = 0
| pointsA = 72
| retired = no
| source ={{Rugby league records|title=Abbas Miski|id=8506}}{{cite web|title=Abbas Miski – Career Stats & Summary|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/a-miskie/summary.html|website=Rugby League Project}}{{cite web|title=Abbas Miski|url=http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/players/abbas-miski/|publisher=North Sydney Bears|access-date=7 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071928/http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/players/abbas-miski/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=dead}}
| updated = 23 April 2025
}}
Abbas Miski (Arabic: عباس مسكي; born 25 July 1995) is a Lebanese international rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|wg}}er for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.
He previously played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL, and the North Sydney Bears and the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles in the Canterbury Cup NSW competition. Miski has also spent time on loan from Wigan at the Newcastle Thunder in the Championship.
Background
File:Abbas Miski Parramatta Eels.jpg
Miski was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, the son of Lebanese immigrants to Australia.{{cite web|last=Teuma|first=Sean|date=11 May 2017|title=Hills Bulls star Abbas Miski stars in Lebanon's win over Malta in international rugby league test|url=http://www.hillsnews.com.au/story/4654480/miski-stars-in-cedars-victory-pictures/|publisher=Hills News|accessdate=7 August 2017|quote=Miski’s eligibility for the Cedars stems from his parents, who migrated to Australia.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807073150/http://www.hillsnews.com.au/story/4654480/miski-stars-in-cedars-victory-pictures/|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=dead}} He is Muslim.{{cite web|date=10 August 2021|title=Muslim Athlete Charter: London Broncos become first UK rugby league side to sign pledge|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/58163436|work=BBC|access-date=10 August 2021}}
Miski played junior rugby league for the Arncliffe Scots and the Kingsgrove Colts. He played S. G. Ball Cup for St. George, represented Lebanon at under-18 level in 2013,{{cite web|date=18 October 2013|title=Lebanon Begins on Road to 2017|url=http://www.rlef.eu.com/lebanon/news/article/696/lebanon-begins-on-road-to|publisher=Rugby League European Federation|access-date=7 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807073504/http://www.rlef.eu.com/lebanon/news/article/696/lebanon-begins-on-road-to|archive-date=7 August 2017|url-status=dead}} and played for the Parramatta Eels in the National Youth Competition in 2015, scoring 12 tries in 24 matches.{{cite web|title=M|date=27 December 2012|url=https://nycdatabase.org/players/m/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622220803/http://nycdatabase.org/players/m/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=22 June 2015|publisher=NYC Database}}
Club career
=North Sydney Bears=
Miski joined the North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Cup in 2016.
After two seasons with Norths, Miski left the club as he was not included in the 2018 Intrust Super Premiership NSW squad.{{cite web| url = https://www.northsydneybears.com.au/pre-season-trial-against-newcastle/| title = Pre-Season Trial Against Newcastle and Round 2 SG Ball – North Sydney Bears| date = 13 February 2018}}
=Wentworthville Magpies=
In 2018, Miski joined the Wentworthville Magpies. On 22 September 2018, Miski scored a try for Wentworthville in their 38–4 victory over St Marys in the Ron Massey Cup grand final.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2018/09/22/history-repeats-as-wentworthville-claim-sixth-ron-massey-cup-title/|title=History Repeats as Wentworthville Win Sixth Ron Massey Cup Title|date=22 September 2018}}
=Manly Warringah Sea Eagles=
==2019==
In 2019, Miski signed for the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles, the feeder team for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles after being released by Wentworthville. Miski made an appearance for Manly at Central Coast Stadium against the Sydney Roosters in the Community Cup scoring 3 tries in a trial match.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/03/02/crichton-crosses-but-experience-gets-sea-eagles-home/|title=Crichton crosses but experience gets Sea Eagles home|website=www.nrl.com|date=2 March 2019}}
On 4 May 2019, Miski made his first grade debut on the wing for Manly against Canterbury-Bankstown at Brookvale Oval with Manly winning the game 18–10. Miski was called into the first grade team after winger Jorge Taufua pulled out with an ankle injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/05/01/mansour-clone-latest-manly-nomad-covering-$3-million-of-injured-talent/|title=Mansour 'clone' latest nomad covering $3m of injured talent|website=www.nrl.com|date=May 2019}}
Miski spent most of 2019 playing for Manly's feeder club side the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles. Miski finished the 2019 season as the club's top try scorer with 12 tries. Despite Miski's efforts on the field, Blacktown Workers finished with the wooden spoon coming last with only 6 wins all season.
==2020==
In round 20 of the 2020 NRL season, Miski was called into the Manly-Warringah side for their final match of the year against the New Zealand Warriors. Miski scored two tries in a 40–28 loss at the Central Coast Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/new-zealand-warriors-thrash-manly-sea-eagles-in-adam-blair-farewell/1987bbbb-4665-4053-8602-8bd5fe81cba6/|title=Retiring Warrior Adam Blair given perfect Haka send-off after New Zealand thrash Manly Sea Eagles|website=wwos.nine.com|date=27 September 2020 }}
=London Broncos=
On 31 December 2020 it was announced that he had signed for the London Broncos in the Championship for the 2021 season.{{cite web|website=BBC Sport|date=31 December 2020|accessdate=31 December 2020|title=London Broncos sign Wigan centre Chris Hankinson and Manly winger Abbas Miski|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/55500952}}
=Wigan Warriors=
On 19 July 2021, it was announced that Miski would join Wigan in 2022 on a two-year contract (with an option for a third).{{cite web|date=19 July 2021|title=Wigan confirm three new signings|url=https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2021/07/19/wigan-confirm-three-new-signings/|website=wiganwarriors.com|access-date=11 August 2021}}
==2022==
In round 4 of the 2022 Super League season, Miski made his club debut for Wigan against Toulouse Olympique which ended in a 29–28 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/toulouse-vs-wigan/report/56255/|title=Toulouse Olympique 28–29 Wigan Warriors: Harry Smith drop goal keeps visitors unbeaten in Super League|website=www.skysports.com}}
In round 16 of the 2022 Super League season, Miski scored four tries for Wigan in a 40–6 win over Toulouse Olympique.{{cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wigan-40-6-toulouse-abbas-miski-four-tries/|title=Wigan 40–6 Toulouse: Four tries from Abbas Miski inspires Warriors|website=www.loverugbyleague.com|date=24 June 2022 }}
==2023==
In round 7 of the 2023 Super League season, Miski scored two tries for Wigan in their 34–6 victory over Leigh in the battle of the borough match.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/mar/30/jai-field-doubles-up-as-wigan-recover-from-slow-start-to-breeze-past-leigh/|title=Jai Field doubles up as Wigan recover from slow start to breeze past Leigh|newspaper=The Guardian|date=30 March 2023 |last1=Bower |first1=Aaron }}
In round 13, Miski scored a try with one second remaining to take Wigan's game against Hull Kingston Rovers into extra-time which Wigan eventually won 26–22.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/live-blog/12196/12889405/super-league-hull-kingston-rovers-host-wigan-warriors-as-third-plays-second-live/|title=Liam Farrell try seals stunning golden-point win for Wigan Warriors over Hull KR- as it happened|website=www.skysports.com}}
In round 20, Miski scored a hat-trick in Wigan's 44–18 victory over Leigh.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/29/wigan-leigh-super-league-rugby-league-match-report/|title=Abbas Miski's hat-trick leads mauling as Wigan leapfrog Leigh in Super League|newspaper=The Observer|date=29 July 2023 |last1=Bower |first1=Aaron }}
In round 21, Miski scored four tries as Wigan defeated an understrength Hull Kingston Rovers side 64–6.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/66397938/|title=Super League: Wigan 64–6 Hull KR – Abbas Miski leads way as Cup finalists ship 12 tries|work=BBC Sport }}
In round 23, Miski scored a hat-trick in Wigan's shock 34–0 victory over the league leaders Catalans Dragons.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/66592535/|title=Super League: Catalans Dragons 0–34 Wigan Warriors – Leaders stunned at home|work=BBC Sport }} In round 26, Miski scored five tries in a 48–6 win over Castleford, taking him to 17 tries in his last seven games. On 14 October, Miski played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/14/catalans-dragons-wigan-super-league-grand-final-rugby-league-match-report/|title=Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons|newspaper=The Observer|date=14 October 2023 |last1=Bower |first1=Aaron }}
==2024==
In January 2024, Miski signed a four-year contract extension with the club.{{cite web | url=https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/01/13/abbas-miski-pens-new-deal/ | title=Abbas Miski pens new deal | date=13 January 2024 }}
On 24 February, Miski played in Wigan's 2024 World Club Challenge final victory over Penrith scoring a try in the first half.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/68337685/|title=World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16–12 Penrith Panthers – Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time|work=BBC Sport |date=24 February 2024 }}
On 8 June, Miski played in Wigan's 2024 Challenge Cup final victory over Warrington.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c2jj1x7m71zo/|title=Wigan beat Warrington to win Challenge Cup|website=www.bbc.co.uk|date=8 June 2024 }}
On 12 October, Miski played in Wigan's 9–2 2024 Super League grand final victory over Hull Kingston Rovers.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2024/oct/12/wigan-v-hull-kr-super-league-grand-final-2024-live-score-updates?page=with:block-670aaacb8f087ed1d5a8a350/|title=Wigan v Hull KR: Super League Grand Final 2024 – as it happened|website=www.theguardian.com}}
International career
Miski made his debut for Lebanon in their 2014 Hayne/Mannah Cup match against {{rlnt|Fiji}} on 19 October 2014.
On 4 August 2017, he was named in Lebanon's 40-man training squad for the 2017 World Cup.{{cite web|date=4 August 2017|title=Lebanon name World Cup train-on squad|url=https://www.nrl.com/lebanon-name-world-cup-train-on-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/110698/default.aspx|publisher=NRL.com|accessdate=7 August 2017}} Miski played on the wing for Lebanon during the 2017 World Cup playing in all four games. Before the third pool game against {{rlnt|Australia}}, Miski garnered media attention for his almost mirror image look of Australian winger Josh Mansour. In the quarter final against Tonga, Miski scored two tries in Lebanon's narrow loss which ended 24–22.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/tonga-move-on-to-world-cup-semifinals-after-thrilling-2422-win-over-gallant-lebanon/news-story/c8d785b865c17f8913f0e45e485ec3a3|title = Tonga escape Lebanon in thriller|date = 18 November 2017}}{{cite web| url = http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/abbas-miski-will-oppose-lookalike-winger-josh-mansour-when-australia-take-on-lebanon/news-story/ccd9effae66daca9fe7f76c009fb87a6| title = No Cookies {{!}} Daily Telegraph}}
At the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Miski scored a try in the first group stage match against New Zealand in which Lebanon lost 34–12. In the final group stage game, Miski scored two tries against minnows Jamaica as Lebanon won the match 74–12.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-league/53505781/|title=Lebanon thrash Jamaica to reach World Cup quarter-finals|work=BBC Sport |date=29 October 2022 }}
Honours
=Wigan Warriors=
- Super League
- Winners (2): 2023, 2024
- League Leaders' Shield
- Winners (2): 2023, 2024
- Challenge Cup
- Winners (2): 2022, 2024
- World Club Challenge
- Winners (1): 2024
=Individual=
- Wigan Warriors Player of the Year
- Winners (1): 2023
References
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External links
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- [https://stats.rugbyleaguerecords.com/playersummary.php?tselect=8506 Rugby League Record Keepers' Club Profile]
- [https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/abbas-miski/ Manly Sea Eagles profile]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20170807071928/http://www.northsydneybears.com.au/players/abbas-miski/ North Sydney Bears profile]
- {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919170106/http://www.parraeels.com.au/team/profiles/abbas_miski.html |title=Parramatta Eels profile |date=19 September 2015}}
- [https://www.nrl.com/stats/holdencup/playerstatistics/playerprofile/tabid/11563/clubid/109/playerid/7047/seasonid/43/default.aspx NRL profile]
- [http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=385#Abbas-Miski 2017 RLWC profile]
{{Wigan Warriors squad}}
{{Lebanon 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
{{Lebanon 2021 Rugby League World Cup squad}}
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