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Adam Coleman
Coleman representing the Force during Super Rugby
Born (1991-10-07) 7 October 1991 (age 34)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight122 kg (269 lb; 19 st 3 lb)
SchoolNew Town High School
Notable relative(s)Rodney Blake (cousin)
Inoke Afeaki (cousin)
Ben Bolo 2 Afeaki (cousin)
Frank Bolo 1 Afeaki (cousin)
Rugby union career
PositionLock
Current teamBordeaux Bègles
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2010–2011Uni-Norths Owls24(0)
2011–2013Parramatta Two Blues15(20)
2014–2017Force49(10)
2018–2019Rebels22(0)
2019–2023London Irish39(20)
2023–Bordeaux Bègles27(15)
Correct as of 4 January 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016–2019Australia38(20)
2023–Tonga5(0)
Correct as of 19 July 2023

Adam Coleman (born 7 October 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Top 14 club Bordeaux Bègles. Born in Australia, he represents Tonga at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.[1][2]

Club career

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Coleman attended New Town High School in Hobart Tasmania. He represented Tasmania in under 14s, 16s, and 18s. Coleman played under 18s at the national championships and was then selected in the combined states team that lost to Queensland in the final of the division one championship. Coleman was spotted by the ACT Brumbies academy and moved to Canberra in 2010. In 2011, Coleman was selected in the national academy and moved to Sydney to sign with Shute Shield team Parramatta Two Blues.

Coleman earned his big break in senior rugby during the 2013 Super Rugby season when he was called up to the Waratahs squad for their match against the Force. The encounter took place during the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia and the Waratahs were ravaged by international call-ups. Nonetheless, they were able to triumph 28–13 with Coleman debuting as a 70th-minute substitute for Will Skelton.[3]

He made no further appearances that season, and moved west for 2014 and was named as a member of the Force's extended playing squad.[4]

Coleman made his starting debut for the Western Force on Good Friday 18 April 2014 at AAMI Park against the Melbourne Rebels.

International career

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In 2016, Coleman was named in the Wallabies preliminary 39-man squad for the 2016 series against England.[5] He made his debut as a replacement in the third test.

Personal life

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Coleman is of Tongan descent and is the son of former Tongan rugby captain Pau'u Lolohea-Afeaki and first cousin of former Wallaby Rodney Blake. Coleman is also cousins with former Hurricane Inoke Afeaki who also captained Tonga, New Zealand All Black Ben Afeaki and Australian women's basketball player Eva Afeaki.

Career statistics

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Club summary

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YearTeamPlayedStartSubTriesConsPensDropPointsYelRed
2013Waratahs1010000000
2014Force14590000020
2015Force121111000510
2016Force121200000000
2017Force11921000500
2018Rebels121200000000
2019Rebels10910000010
Career72581420001040

as of 16 June 2019[6]

Honours

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Bordeaux Bègles

References

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  1. ^ "Adam Coleman London Irish Player Profile". London Irish. Archived from the original on 13 March 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Adam Coleman itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  3. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Force 13–28 Waratahs". South African Rugby Union. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Force finalises 2014 playing roster". Rugby WA. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  5. ^ Wallabies squad full of surprises
  6. ^ "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
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Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adam_Coleman&oldid=1324430713"

    Adam Coleman
    Coleman representing the Force during Super Rugby
    Born (1991-10-07) 7 October 1991 (age 34)
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
    Weight122 kg (269 lb; 19 st 3 lb)
    SchoolNew Town High School
    Notable relative(s)Rodney Blake (cousin)
    Inoke Afeaki (cousin)
    Ben Bolo 2 Afeaki (cousin)
    Frank Bolo 1 Afeaki (cousin)
    Rugby union career
    PositionLock
    Current teamBordeaux Bègles
    Senior career
    YearsTeamApps(Points)
    2010–2011Uni-Norths Owls24(0)
    2011–2013Parramatta Two Blues15(20)
    2014–2017Force49(10)
    2018–2019Rebels22(0)
    2019–2023London Irish39(20)
    2023–Bordeaux Bègles27(15)
    Correct as of 4 January 2025
    International career
    YearsTeamApps(Points)
    2016–2019Australia38(20)
    2023–Tonga5(0)
    Correct as of 19 July 2023

    Adam Coleman (born 7 October 1991) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Top 14 club Bordeaux Bègles. Born in Australia, he represents Tonga at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.[1][2]

    Club career

    Coleman attended New Town High School in Hobart Tasmania. He represented Tasmania in under 14s, 16s, and 18s. Coleman played under 18s at the national championships and was then selected in the combined states team that lost to Queensland in the final of the division one championship. Coleman was spotted by the ACT Brumbies academy and moved to Canberra in 2010. In 2011, Coleman was selected in the national academy and moved to Sydney to sign with Shute Shield team Parramatta Two Blues.

    Coleman earned his big break in senior rugby during the 2013 Super Rugby season when he was called up to the Waratahs squad for their match against the Force. The encounter took place during the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia and the Waratahs were ravaged by international call-ups. Nonetheless, they were able to triumph 28–13 with Coleman debuting as a 70th-minute substitute for Will Skelton.[3]

    He made no further appearances that season, and moved west for 2014 and was named as a member of the Force's extended playing squad.[4]

    Coleman made his starting debut for the Western Force on Good Friday 18 April 2014 at AAMI Park against the Melbourne Rebels.

    International career

    In 2016, Coleman was named in the Wallabies preliminary 39-man squad for the 2016 series against England.[5] He made his debut as a replacement in the third test.

    Personal life

    Coleman is of Tongan descent and is the son of former Tongan rugby captain Pau'u Lolohea-Afeaki and first cousin of former Wallaby Rodney Blake. Coleman is also cousins with former Hurricane Inoke Afeaki who also captained Tonga, New Zealand All Black Ben Afeaki and Australian women's basketball player Eva Afeaki.

    Career statistics

    Club summary

    YearTeamPlayedStartSubTriesConsPensDropPointsYelRed
    2013Waratahs1010000000
    2014Force14590000020
    2015Force121111000510
    2016Force121200000000
    2017Force11921000500
    2018Rebels121200000000
    2019Rebels10910000010
    Career72581420001040

    as of 16 June 2019[6]

    Honours

    Bordeaux Bègles

    References

    1. ^ "Adam Coleman London Irish Player Profile". London Irish. Archived from the original on 13 March 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
    2. ^ "Adam Coleman itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
    3. ^ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Force 13–28 Waratahs". South African Rugby Union. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
    4. ^ "Force finalises 2014 playing roster". Rugby WA. 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
    5. ^ Wallabies squad full of surprises
    6. ^ "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Adam_Coleman&oldid=1324430713"