Adam Ashley-Cooper

Adam Ashley-Cooper
Birth nameAdam Ashley-Cooper
Date of birth (1984-03-27) 27 March 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb; 236 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing/Centre/Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2015 Northern Suburbs ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 NSW Country Eagles 0 (0)
2015–2017 Bordeaux Bègles 37 (65)
2017–2018 Kobe Steelers 22 (25)
2020 Austin Gilgronis 0 (0)
2021 LA Giltinis 15 (20)
Correct as of 24 September 2021
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2011 Brumbies 78 (70)
2012–15; 2019 Waratahs 76 (83)
Correct as of 1 August 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005–2019 Australia 121 (195)
Correct as of 24 February 2021

Adam Ashley-Cooper (born 27 March 1984) is a former Australian rugby union player who last played for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR). He has played in 121 matches for Australia, the third most of any Australia player at the time of his retirement.[2][3] His nickname is "Mr. Versatile".[4][5][6] He is currently the senior assistant coach for backs with the LA Giltinis.[7]

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  2. ^ Robinson, Georgina (24 August 2019). "'I wanted to earn it': Why Ashley-Cooper took hard road to World Cup". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  3. ^ "ADAM ASHLEY-COOPER". espnscrum. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. ^ Growden, Greg (13 February 2012). "NSW need an excitement machine to satisfy faithful". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  5. ^ Sygall, David (19 February 2012). "Tahs star's licence to thrill". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
  6. ^ Robinson, Georgina (10 May 2012). "Ashley-Cooper ready for bullfight as he moves closer to centre of the action". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
  7. ^ "MLR Champion Adam Ashley-Cooper Swoops into Coaching Role". Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.