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] Pompey played a total of 27 matches for New Zealand in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished fourth and qualified for the finals. In the 2023 preliminary final, Pompey missed all three conversion attempts at goal and was sin binned for a professional foul in the second half as New Zealand lost 42-12 against Brisbane.[8]
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.
- "Kev-olution complete: Broncos book GF as Wahs whacked by 'absolute freak'". www.foxsports.com.au.