Adam Kleeberger (born 2 March 1984) is a Canadian rugby union player. Previously, Kleeberger had played for Canadian clubs University of Victoria and Bayside as well as Rotherham Titans of the RFU Championship. In 2010 he joined Auckland in the ITM Cup. Kleeberger played two matches with Auckland before an injury forced him to return to Canada to join the University of Victoria of the British Columbia Premier League.

Adam made his Canadian national team debut against France in 2005.

Adam Kleeberger

On July 8, 2011 it was announced that Kleeberger will represent Canada at the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Adam Kleeberger

In Canada's opening game of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Tonga, Kleeberger started at blindside flanker and played the full 80 minutes making 24 tackles along the way. Kleeberger was awarded Man of the Match honours for his efforts in the 25-20 victory.

Adam Kleeberger

Adam Kleeberger was known for having had an epic beard during the 2011 Rugby World Cup, which was inspired by the substantial growth of fellow Canadian, Andrew Cockell. On October 17, 2011 as part of the Shear the Beard campaign Rick Mercer shaved Kleeberger's beard for two causes; The Christchurch rebuild for New Zealand's hospitality during the tournament and Movember for prostate cancer research.

It was announced on 19 December 2011 that Kleeberger will join London Scottish FC until the end of the 2011-12 RFU Championship season.

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1984 births

Canada international rugby union players

Canadian rugby union players

Living people

Rotherham Titans players

Rugby union flankers

Sportspeople from Alberta

Canada international rugby sevens players

World Games bronze medalists

Competitors at the 2013 World Games

2007 Rugby World Cup players

2011 Rugby World Cup players