Adam Maher (rugby league)
Adam Maher (2 August 1972 – 25 February 2020) was an Australian professional rugby league player. He played six games for the Cronulla Sharks during the 1994 NSWRL season. Four years later, Maher started a playing career in the United Kingdom, playing for Rochdale Hornets (1998), Gateshead Thunder (1999) and most notably Hull F.C. (2000–03).[1] During his time at Hull, he made 100 appearances for the Super League club, scoring 25 tries.[2]
In late 2018, Maher was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He died on 25 February 2020, at the age of 47.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Adam Maher". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Former rugby league player Adam Maher dies aged 47 after battle with MND". Seven News. 27 February 2020. https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/emotional-tributes-as-tough-and-kind-adam-maher-loses-battle-with-mnd-aged-47-c-718696. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ↑ Vale, Adam Maher: Sharks mourn forward's death from motor neurone disease. NRL. 27 February 2020. https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/02/27/vale-adam-maher-sharks-mourn-forwards-death-from-motor-neurone-disease/. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
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