Adam Wright (1975 – 17 July 1998) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition. His position of choice was as a prop.

Background

He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to Robert (Bobby) and Barbara. He grew up in Haberfield in the inner west of Sydney.

Adam Wright (rugby league)

Wright was shot and killed outside of the Five Dock Hotel on 17 July 1998. Organised crime figure Michael Kanaan was convicted of Wright's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Adam Wright (rugby league)

References

Australian rugby league players

Australian murder victims

South Sydney Rabbitohs players

1998 deaths

1975 births

Rugby league players from Sydney

Deaths by firearm in New South Wales

People murdered in Sydney

Adam Wright (rugby league)