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Adam O'Brien (born 26 October 1977) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach who is the head coach of the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League (NRL). He was previously an assistant coach at the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters.
Adam O'Brien (born 11 July 1993) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for the Huddersfield Giants and Bradford Bulls in the Super League and the Kingstone Press Championship, spending time away from Odsal with the Dewsbury Rams in 2013.
Aug 20, 2024 · Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien faces the prospect of having up to the final two years of a new contract extension deemed null and void if the Knights drop to 13th on the NRL ladder after the final three rounds of the season.
O’Brien joined the Knights in 2020 and found instant success, with his side's focus on defence a key factor in returning the Knights to the finals for the first time since 2013. The Head Coach also led the Club to a second consecutive finals series in 2021, an 18-year first for the Knights.
Aug 22, 2024 · The Newcastle Knights reportedly have the right to terminate head coach Adam O'Brien at the end of the 2024 season if the club falls into the bottom five at any point during the final three weeks of the NRL season.
Oct 4, 2023 · Adam O’Brien has been the first confirmed signing of the Liam Finn era at Halifax Panthers with the former Huddersfield Giants man signing a deal with the Championship club. O’Brien returns to play for his hometown club but this time on a permanent three year deal following his spells on loan with the club in 2023.
Aug 21, 2024 · Clauses revealed in Adam O’Brien’s contract. The Knights coach could be fighting for his job next year – if his side fails to finish this season on a strong note. It’s been revealed Adam O’Brien’s recent contract extension could scrapped, depending on where the club ends up on the table.
Feb 14, 2024 · Adam O’Brien’s incredible campaign with Newcastle last season has seen him rewarded with a three-year contract extension which could make him the longest-serving coach in Knights history.
Adam O'Brien's contract extension at Newcastle is complete with the Knights coach to remain at the helm of the NRL club until the end of 2027.
Aug 21, 2024 · Newcastle coach Adam O’Brien is under immense pressure and could have up to the final two years of his contract wiped should the Knights finish 13th or worse this season.
