Seasoned Rugby League legend Adam Blair has an impressive list of accomplishments under his belt.
A recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours, Adam is highly-regarded in both league and community circles alike.
Having played at an elite level both in New Zealand and Australia, Adam is most well known for his time playing with the New Zealand Warriors.
At just 16 years old, a young Whangarei-born Adam was head hunted and recruited by the Melbourne Storm team, before moving on to represent New Zealand as vice-captain for the Kiwis.
From there, it was back across The Ditch, where he was offered a contract playing for the Wests Tigers, then the Brisbane Bronocs, before returning to NZ to play for the Warriors in 2018.
Early in 2019 the 32-year-old veteran was named as captain of the Māori All-Stars.
His popularity on the field grew him a significant following online, as fans tune into his healthy lifestyle, keeping up with his latest news and updates.
Adam played his his 331st and final NRL game in September 2020, after 15 years playing at League's highest level. His focus is now on working with young people, and charities close to his heart. He is passionate about helping disadvantaged youth by connecting them with the passion and camraderie of playing team sport.
As a speaker, Adam gives a raw, honest and articulate account of growing up in small Northland towns, and what it took to become a key player in some of Australasia’s biggest league teams.
Adam lives in Auckland with his wife Jess, and their two sons Taika and Harlem.
Seasoned Rugby League legend Adam Blair has an impressive list of accomplishments under his belt.
A recipient of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours, Adam is highly-regarded in both league and community circles alike.
Having played at an elite level both in New Zealand and Australia, Adam is most well known for his time playing with the New Zealand Warriors.
At just 16 years old, a young Whangarei-born Adam was head hunted and recruited by the Melbourne Storm team, before moving on to represent New Zealand as vice-captain for the Kiwis.
From there, it was back across The Ditch, where he was offered a contract playing for the Wests Tigers, then the Brisbane Bronocs, before returning to NZ to play for the Warriors in 2018.
Early in 2019 the 32-year-old veteran was named as captain of the Māori All-Stars.
His popularity on the field grew him a significant following online, as fans tune into his healthy lifestyle, keeping up with his latest news and updates.
Adam played his his 331st and final NRL game in September 2020, after 15 years playing at League's highest level. His focus is now on working with young people, and charities close to his heart. He is passionate about helping disadvantaged youth by connecting them with the passion and camraderie of playing team sport.
As a speaker, Adam gives a raw, honest and articulate account of growing up in small Northland towns, and what it took to become a key player in some of Australasia’s biggest league teams.
Adam lives in Auckland with his wife Jess, and their two sons Taika and Harlem.
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