Josh Adams is a Welsh winger who was the joint top try-scorer at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Joshua Huw Adams was born on 21 April 1995 in Swansea, Wales, and attended Ysgol y Strade before beginning his career with Llanelli, making his debut against Pontypridd in 2013. He moved to England's Worcester Warriors in 2015, with loan spells at Cinderford and Nottingham helping his development, before establishing himself as one of the Premiership's most prolific finishers. Adams earned his first Wales cap in 2018 and quickly became one of the most reliable wingers in the national team, renowned for his clinical finishing and strong aerial ability. He delivered a breakout performance at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, finishing as the tournament's top try scorer with seven tries, helping Wales reach the semi-finals. Adams moved to Cardiff Rugby in 2019, and was selected for the British and Irish Lions' 2021 tour of South Africa, memorably withdrawing from a warm-up match against South Africa 'A' to be present for the birth of his first child via video call — a decision Lions head coach Warren Gatland publicly supported. Adams has continued to represent Wales as one of the country's most experienced and consistent wingers, combining reliable finishing with a strong defensive contribution across a career spent largely between Cardiff and the national team.
Top try-scorer at the 2019 Rugby World Cup
How They Played
Adams is a pacey winger with excellent finishing ability in the corner and strong aerial skills under the high ball. His direct running style and ability to beat defenders in one-on-one situations make him a constant attacking threat on the wing.
Career Honours
- Joint top try-scorer 2019 Rugby World Cup
- Six Nations titles
| Club | Period | Apps | Tries | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Blues | 2008–2014 | 76 | 5 | #14 |
| Worcester Warriors | 2014–2022 | 171 | 5 | #14 |
| Cardiff Rugby | 2022–2024 | 25 | — | — |
 Wales | — | 5 | 2 | — |