Adam Cuthbertson(born 24 February 1985) is an Australian former professionalrugby leaguefootballer who played as aloose forward,propandsecond-rowforward for theMackay Cuttersin theQueensland Cup.
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| Full name | Adam William Cuthbertson[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 February 1985 Manly, New South Wales,Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 10 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop,Loose forward,Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He was appointed head-coach ofMackay Cuttersfor 2025.[4]
He has previously most recently played in England for theFeatherstone RoversandYork City Knights.[5]
Cuthbertson played for theManly Warringah Sea Eagles,Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks,St. George Illawarra Dragonsand theNewcastle Knightsin theNRL,and theLeeds Rhinosin theSuper League
Background
editCuthbertson was born inManly, New South Wales, Australia.
Playing career
editManly-Warringah Sea Eagles
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Born inManly, New South Wales,Cuthbertson played his junior football for the Avalon Bulldogs and the Newport Breakers Rugby Union team before being signed by theManly-Warringah Sea Eagles.He played for the Sea EaglesPremier Leaguereserve-grade team in 2006.[6]
In round 3 of the2006 NRL season,Cuthbertson made hisNRLdebut for the Manly club against rivals theCronulla-Sutherland Sharks.In 2007, Cuthbertson was rewarded with a Man of the Match award for his performance against theWests Tigersin round 16.[7]Channel NinecommentatorPhil Gouldcompared Cuthbertson's image to that of Manly legendGraham Eadie.[citation needed]
In 2007, Cuthbertson re-signed with the Manly side on a three-year contract.[8]In 2007, Cuthbertson credited findingChristianitya year earlier as the catalyst for his rise from obscurity.[9]
Cuthbertson played on the bench in Manly club's2007 NRL Grand Finaldefeat by theMelbourne Storm.[10]
In round 12 of the2008 NRL season,Cuthbertson was sent off in a match against theCanberra Raidersfor a high shot onTroy Thompson.[11][12] Cuthbertson made 21 appearances for Manly in 2008 but did not feature in the finals series or Manly's 40-0 grand final victory over Melbourne.[13]
Cuthbertson played on the bench in Manly's2009 World Club Challengewin over theLeeds Rhinos,with the club winning 28-20. In 2009, Cuthbertson was selected for theNSW City Originteam to play theNSW Country Originside in the annualCity vs Country Originmatch.[14]However, he did not play in the match after withdrawing due to an injury.[15]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
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On 18 June 2009, Cuthbertson signed a two-year contract with theCronulla-Sutherland Sharksstarting in 2010.
Cuthbertson only played 12 games for the Cronulla side before being released from his contract.[16]
St. George Illawarra Dragons
editAt the end of 2010, Cuthbertson was named in thePenrith Panthers2011 pre-season squad but ended up signing a one-year contract with theSt. George Illawarra Dragonsstarting in 2011 to try and revive his career under supercoachWayne Bennett.[17]
In 2011, Cuthbertson was again selected forCity Origin,this time playing. Cuthbertson went on to play 19 games in 2011, scoring two tries for St. George Illawarra.
Newcastle Knights
editOn 26 October 2011, Cuthbertson signed a three-year contract with theNewcastle Knightsstarting in 2012.[18] Cuthbertson had a slow start to 2012 but finished the year having played 22 games in his first season for the Newcastle side.
Leeds Rhinos
editOn 26 May 2014, Cuthbertson signed a four-year contract with theLeeds Rhinosstarting in 2015.[19]He made an impact in his first season at Leeds, helping the team to win the Challenge Cup in a 50-0 victory overHull Kingston RoversatWembley Stadium.[20][21][22]
Cuthbertson won theLeague Leaders' Shieldafter a last second victory over Huddersfield Giants. He set a new Super League record for offloads with 125.[23]
Cuthbertson played in the2015 Super League Grand Finalvictory over theWigan WarriorsatOld Trafford.[24]
Cuthbertson played in the2017 Super League Grand Finalvictory over theCastleford TigersatOld Trafford.[25][26][27]
On 17 October 2020, Cuthbertson played in the2020 Challenge Cup Finalvictory for Leeds over Salford atWembley Stadium.[28]
York City Knights
editOn 27 September 2020 it was announced that Cuthbertson would join theYork City Knightsfor the 2021 season.[29]
Honours
editManly Warringah Sea Eagles
Leeds Rhinos
References
edit- ^Companies House
- ^"Adam Cuthbertson - Career Stats & Summary".Rugby League Project. 24 February 1985.Retrieved25 April2017.
- ^"Adam Cuthbertson - Player Stats".Love Rugby League.Retrieved25 April2017.
- ^"Leeds Rhinos legend appointed as head coach of Australian club Mackay Cutters for 2025".Love Rugby League.30 August 2024.
- ^"Super League winner Adam Cuthbertson to coach York City Knights Ladies' rivals Leeds Rhinos Women".York Evening Press.4 December 2017.Retrieved27 August2018.
- ^"Rleague.com - 1953 J J Giltinan Shield".Archived fromthe originalon 3 June 2012.Retrieved9 January2010./db/player/c/cuthbertson_adam/index.php
- ^"News".Manly. 14 July 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 6 July 2011.Retrieved31 July2007.
- ^"Manly announce two new signings and four re-signings".RLeague.com. 30 July 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 30 September 2007.Retrieved31 July2007.
- ^"Cuthbertson's divine inspiration".LeagueHQ. 22 July 2007. Archived fromthe originalon 8 September 2007.Retrieved31 July2007.
- ^"Factfile on 2007 grand final".The Daily Telegraph.29 September 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 22 October 2008.Retrieved24 November2008.
- ^"NRL Judiciary Charges".NRL.com. Archived fromthe originalon 5 August 2008.Retrieved7 August2008.
- ^"Hodges out of Origin series – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.29 September 2023..Abc.net.au (3 June 2008). Retrieved on 2011-05-03.
- ^"Manly and Melbourne teams for 2008 grand final".Archived fromthe originalon 3 June 2017.
- ^Balym, Todd (3 May 2009)."Blues halfback duel in two as Mitchell Pearce misses selection".Fox Sports.Retrieved3 May2009.
- ^"Mark O'Meley called in to replace Adam Cuthbertson in City Origin side".Fox Sports.4 May 2009.Retrieved4 May2009.
- ^"Custom Match List - Rugby League Project".
- ^"Daily Telegraph".[dead link]
- ^Robert Dillon (26 October 2011)."Knights sign Adam Cuthbertson | Newcastle Herald".Theherald.com.au.Retrieved25 April2017.
- ^"Cuthbertson signs with Leeds - Knights".Newcastleknights.com.au.26 May 2014.Retrieved25 April2017.
- ^"Leeds emphatically shut out Hull KR to lift Challenge Cup".The Guardian.29 August 2015.Retrieved8 November2019.
- ^"Scoreboard".Rugby Leaguer & League Express.No. 2982. 31 August 2015. p. 31.
- ^"Challenge Cup final: Hull KR 0-50 Leeds Rhinos".BBC Sport.29 August 2015.Retrieved29 August2015.
- ^"Cuthbertson wins Player of the Year".NRL.com.Retrieved25 April2017.
- ^"Leeds pip Wigan to seal treble after brilliant, breathless Grand Final".The Guardian.10 October 2015.Retrieved7 November2019.
- ^"Castleford 6-24 Leeds: Grand Final 2017 – as it happened".The Guardian.7 October 2017.Retrieved5 November2019.
- ^"Grand Final 2017: Castleford 6-24 Leeds Rhinos".BBC Sport.7 October 2017.Retrieved9 October2017.
- ^"Danny McGuire guides Leeds to Grand Final success over Castleford".The Guardian.7 October 2017.Retrieved9 October2017.
- ^"Leeds beat Salford 17-16 after Luke Gale lands late winning drop-goal".BBC Sport.
- ^"Leeds Rhinos treble-winner Adam Cuthbertson signs for York City Knights".Yorkshire Evening Post. 27 September 2020.Retrieved24 December2020.
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