Adam was born and raised in Newcastle, where he attended Dame Allan's School.

As part of the Falcons 500 Club-funded annual scheme, he spent the 2003/4 season in New Zealand with the Mahurangi club, coached by former Falcons academy manager Paul Mackinnon.

He returned to become a key figure for the Falcons development team in 2004/5, and even made his first team debut in that season as he came on from the bench in the home win over London Wasps.

Adam went on to become capped for England Under-21s, featuring in the Under-21 World Cup in Argentina.

 

School/university: Northumbria University

Previous clubs: Mahurangi (NZ)

Nicknames: Hatty, Cowboy, Radgie

Favourite TV show: Heroes, Lost

Favourite film: Anything with Will Ferrell

Favourite music: Everything

Favourite book: Dean Kanzase, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an all-night runner

Favourite food: Taste of Persia

Most like to meet: Will Ferrell

Least like to meet: Jade Goody

Best moment in rugby: Visiting the school where William Webb Ellis picked up the ball

Best moment outside of rugby: Winning £15 in a casino in Newcastle

Favourite place to visit: A Taste of Persia restaurant, near Central Station in Newcastle

Team-mate least like to share a room with and why: Ed Williamson, he stinks

I love: Lamp

I hate: Taxi drivers (whilst working)