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Rugby Union Biography

Josh Adams

“Josh A”

Welsh flag Welsh · Cardiff, Wales · Born 11 April 1994

Winger

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Welsh winger whose prolific try-scoring record, reliable finishing and Lions appearances have established him as one of the most effective wingers in European rugby.

Josh Adams is Wales's prolific winger who became the top try scorer at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. His exceptional finishing ability, pace, and excellent aerial skills under the high ball have made him one of the most dangerous finishers in international rugby. His consistent performances for Cardiff and Wales have confirmed him as one of the finest wingers of his generation.

Playing Style

How They Played

Adams is a pacey winger with excellent finishing ability in the corner and strong aerial skills under the high ball. His direct running style and ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations make him a constant attacking threat on the wing.

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Guinness PRO14 Winner 2019 (Cardiff Blues/Welsh region context, runner-up)
  • Premiership Rugby Cup Winner 2021 (Worcester Warriors)
  • Six Nations Championship 2019 (Wales)
  • Six Nations Grand Slam 2019 (Wales)
  • Six Nations Championship 2021 (Wales)
  • Guinness PRO14 Winner 2022 (Cardiff Rugby)
  • Welsh Rugby Writers Player of the Year 2019
  • Six Nations Top Try Scorer 2019
  • Rugby World Cup Top Try Scorer 2019 (joint)
  • British & Irish Lions Tour 2021 (selected for Lions tour to South Africa)
Club Career
Club Period Apps Tries Shirt
Cardiff Blues2008–2014765#14
Worcester Warriors2014–20221715#14
Cardiff Rugby2022–202425
Welsh flag Wales52
Career Journey

Timeline

2014 📌 Professional debut for Worcester Warriors
2017 🌍 Wales international debut vs Tonga
2019 🏆 Six Nations Grand Slam with Wales
2021 🏆 Six Nations Championship with Wales
2022 🎯 Reached 25 Wales caps
2023 📌 Joined Cardiff Blues/Cardiff Rugby