Adam Siddall (born July 27, 1988) is a New Zealand-born American former rugby union international.

Adam Siddall
Date of birth (1988-07-27) July 27, 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight209 lb (95 kg)
SchoolKing's College, Auckland
Occupation(s)Solicitor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–14 United States 8 (52)

Siddall, born in Auckland, New Zealand, was a U.S. citizen at birth due to American ancestry. He was educated at Auckland's King's College and obtained a law degree from the University of Auckland.[1]

After moving to New York to play for Old Blue RFC, Siddall was called up by the United States for the 2013 Pacific Nations Cup, making his Test debut as a fullback against Canada in Toronto. He switched to fly-half for the 2013 end-of-year internationals and in the match against Georgia kicked a last-minute penalty, from 40 metres out, to give the U.S. their first win of the year.[2] Concussion problems limited him to two capped matches in 2014, which included a Test against the All Blacks, before Siddall made the decision to step away from the game on doctors advice.[3][4]

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References

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  1. ^ Willoughby, Kyle (November 20, 2013). "A Few Words With Adam Siddall From USA Eagles". Last Word on Sports.
  2. ^ Pengelly, Martin (November 16, 2013). "Adam Siddall penalty gives US Eagles last-second victory in Georgia". The Guardian.
  3. ^ Pengelly, Martin (October 31, 2014). "USA v All Blacks: who are the US Eagles?". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Siddall Sitting Out 2015". Goff Rugby Report. February 12, 2015.
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