Adam Pompey to move to Australia after Warriors departure
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Warriors, NRL, New Zealand Breakers, Adam Pompey
Warriors centre Adam Pompey has been granted an immediate release from the final year of his contract. The 28-year-old will move to Australia to pursue NRL opportunities after making 136 appearances for the club over eight seasons. His new team has not yet been confirmed.
Key facts
4 facts
- Adam Pompey is a 28-year-old Warriors centre
- Pompey played 136 games over eight seasons
- He scored 39 tries and 66 goals for 288 points
- He joined the Warriors in 2019
The full story
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Warriors centre Adam Pompey has been granted an immediate release from the final year of his contract. The 28-year-old will move to Australia to pursue opportunities in the NRL. It has not been confirmed which Australian team he will join.
Pompey departs the club after eight seasons and 136 NRL appearances. He originally made his debut for the team in 2019. During his tenure, he scored 288 points consisting of 39 tries and 66 goals.
Warriors general manager of recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden said, “Adam has performed consistently for us since his arrival in 2019”. McFadden added that the club appreciates Pompey's contribution and wishes him and his family the best in Australia.
Where reports differ
- One report specifies the release is from the final year of his contract, while the other describes it as an early release
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.
