Adam Pompey
Adam Pompey (born 22 August 1998) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre and winger for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL).
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| Full name | Adam Wetere Moses Pompey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 August 1998 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Pompey was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Wesley College in Auckland.[2]
He played in the NRL Under-20s for the Sydney Roosters and, while under contract there, played also for the Roosters' feeder club, the Wyong Roos.[3]
Career
2019
Pompey made his first grade debut for the Warriors against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in round 18 of the 2019 NRL season.[4] In round 24 2019, Pompey scored his first NRL try in the Warriors 10-31 loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
2020
In round 16 of the 2020 NRL season, Pompey scored two tries in a 36-6 victory over Newcastle at Scully Park in Tamworth.[5]
2021
In round 3 of the 2021 NRL season, Pompey scored the match winning try in a 34-31 win over the Canberra Raiders.
2022
Pompey made a total of 19 appearances for the New Zealand club in the 2022 NRL season as they finished 15th on the table.[6]
2023
In round 6 of the 2023 NRL season, Pompey scored two tries for New Zealand in their 34-24 loss against Newcastle.[7]
References
- Rugby League Project
- Boynton, John (27 September 2016). "Wesley College rugby and league talent look to take next steps in sporting careers". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- Becht, Richard (19 July 2019). "Pompey to make NRL debut tonight". www.warriors.kiwi. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- "Round 18 team lists". NRL.com. 19 July 2019.
- "Warriors roll Knights to keep finals hopes alive". www.nrl.com.
- "Warriors farewell 15 players after return to New Zealand". www.foxsports.com.au.
- "Knights send $5m statements as brutal axing sparks stunning surge: 3 Big Hits". www.foxsports.com.au.