Adam Robert Reynolds (born 10 July 1990) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a for the Brisbane Broncos, who he also captained, in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Reynolds previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, who he also captained, and played in a total of four grand finals; a 2014 victory and 2021 defeat with South Sydney, plus a 2023 defeat and 2025 victory with Brisbane.
Reynolds played at representative level for City New South Wales in City vs Country Origin, the NRL All Stars and World All Stars in the All Stars match, Prime Minister's XIII, and New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
Known for his precise kicking, Reynolds is the second-highest point scorer and goal scorer in NRL history.
Background Reynolds was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and attended Matraville Sports High School.Amy Dale (15 June 2007) Matraville stars on show . The Daily Telegraph Andrew Johns, Matthew Johns and Darren Lockyer were his favourite players when he was a kid and Nathan Merritt is his favourite South Sydney player of all time. He then added when asked "who is the most inspirational player or person on your career and how have they positively affected your football?", he responded "My brother – he's always on my back telling me to do extras and pushing me to be the best I can be". In 2007, Reynolds was part of the team from Matraville Sports High School that won the NRL Schoolboy Cup 32–10 against Patrician Brothers' College Blacktown. Reynolds received the Peter Sterling Medal as the "most outstanding player in the competition" that year.
Playing career Early years Reynolds played his junior rugby league for St Peters JRLFC, Alexandria Rovers, La Perouse Panthers and Kensington United in the South Sydney Juniors competition. He played for the New South Wales under-17s team in 2007.Junior Rugby League News, Schoolboys rugby league news, nyc, toyota cup, nsw junior rep's . Ourfootyteam.com. Retrieved on 21 November 2015. Reynolds graduated to the Rabbitohs' Under-20s team in 2009 and in the 2010 Toyota Cup season he was one of the leading lights in the South Sydney side that went to the Grand Final. Reynolds played 46 games, scored 21 tries and kicked 159 goals for 402 points in his U20s career.
2012
After the highly publicised departure of Chris Sandow, Reynolds joined the South Sydney NRL squad in 2012.
In Round 1 of the 2012 NRL season, Reynolds made his NRL debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs against the Sydney Roosters at halfback, kicking 4 goals in the Rabbitohs 24–20 last minute loss at ANZ Stadium.Steve Jancetic (5 March 2012) Sydney Roosters produce remarkable last-gasp 24–20 win over South Sydney Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium. AAP via foxsports.com.au In Round 11, against the St George Illawarra Dragons, Reynolds scored his first NRL career try and also kicked a field goal to win the match for South Sydney 19–18 in golden-point extra time at WIN Stadium.Home| Live Scores & Latest News. Fox Sports. Retrieved on 25 March 2016. On 16 August 2012, Reynolds re-signed with South Sydney on a three-year contract to the end of the 2015 season.Reynolds signs new deal with Rabbitohs . Smh.com.au (16 August 2012). Retrieved on 21 November 2015.
At the end of season 2012 Dally M Awards he was named the NRL's rookie of the year.All the Dally M winners plus galleries. heraldsun.com.au (4 September 2012) Reynolds also finished the season as the NRL's highest goal scorer with 97. Reynolds was crowned the John Sattler Rookie of the Year and Members Choice Player of the Year at the South Sydney Red and Green Ball in 2012, among other awards. Reynolds played in all of South Sydney's 27 matches, scored 3 tries, kicked over 97 goals and kicked 2 field goals in an impressive debut year in the National Rugby League in the 2012 season.
2013 On 13 February 2013, Reynolds was chosen to play for the NRL All Stars team at halfback, kicking a goal in the 32–6 loss to the Indigenous All Stars at Suncorp Stadium.Home| Live Scores & Latest News. Fox Sports. Retrieved on 25 March 2016.
On 21 April 2013, Reynolds debuted for NSW City Origin, scoring a try and kicking 2 goals from 2 attempts in the 18–12 loss against NSW Country Origin in Coffs Harbour.Nocookies . The Australian. Retrieved on 25 March 2016.
Reynolds' 2013 NRL season was also another success both in goal kicking and overall playing as halfback. With the likes of team-mates John Sutton, Issac Luke, Greg Inglis and Nathan Merritt he was able to guide the Souths to a second place ladder finish at the end of the regular season. Their finals campaign started off well with South Sydney beating the Melbourne Storm 20–10 in the first week,Massoud, Josh (14 September 2013) South Sydney Rabbitohs defeat Melbourne Storm 20–10 in qualifying final . The Daily Telegraph but eventually being defeated in the preliminary finals 30–20 by Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, making it the second year in a row for them to bow out one game before the Grand Final.Crawley, Paul (27 September 2013) Manly Sea Eagles seal NRL grand final spot with victory over South Sydney Rabbitohs . The Daily Telegraph Reynolds played in all the Rabbitohs 26 matches, scoring 4 tries, kicking 100 goals and kicking 2 field goals in the 2013 season.
2014 On 4 May 2014, Reynolds was selected to play for NSW City in the City vs Country Origin match, Reynolds played at halfback and kicked 3 goals in the 26-all draw in Dubbo, New South Wales.Toohey, Barry (4 May 2014) Hulking centre Jamal Idris stars in thrilling City-Country draw in Dubbo . The Daily Telegraph On 5 October 2014, in South Sydney's 2014 NRL Grand Final against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Reynolds played at halfback, scored a try and kicked 5 from 7 goals in Souths 30–6 victory.South Sydney Rabbitohs win 2014 NRL grand final, defeating Canterbury Bulldogs 30–6. The Daily Telegraph (6 October 2014 )Rabbitohs Grand Final Player Ratings . NRL.com (5 October 2014). Retrieved on 21 November 2015. Reynolds finished off his solid year with South Sydney in the 2014 NRL season with him playing 26 matches, scoring 7 tries, kicking 95 goals and kicking 3 field goals.
2015 On 27 January 2015, Reynolds extended his contract on a two-year deal, estimated $500,000 per season.South Sydney Rabbitohs re-sign Adam Reynolds and Luke Keary. Smh.com.au (27 January 2015). Retrieved on 21 November 2015. On 23 January 2015, Reynolds was named in the South Sydney Rabbitohs tournament-winning 2015 NRL Auckland Nines squad.RABBITOHS UNVEIL 2015 NINES SQUAD . Rugby League Week (23 January 2015). Retrieved on 2016-03-25. Reynolds was named the Player of the Tournament.Reynolds heads up Team of the Nines. NRL.com. Retrieved on 25 March 2016. In Round 5, against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Reynolds suffered a knee injury that could have seen him sidelined for up to 6–8 weeks after Bulldogs and captain James Graham ran into him to charge down a field goal attempt in the dying minutes. The Rabbitohs were awarded a penalty and team-mate Bryson Goodwin kicked the penalty goal to win the match for the Rabbitohs 18–17 at ANZ Stadium.South Sydney Rabbitohs win by point over Canterbury Bulldogs in controversial Good Friday clash . Smh.com.au. Retrieved on 21 November 2015.
Reynolds returned early, in Round 9 against the St. George Illawarra Dragons, and helped South Sydney to a 16–10 win at ANZ Stadium, snapping his team's three match losing streak, However he suffered a thumb injury that could have see him out for up to 8 weeks.South Sydney's Adam Reynolds out for two months, John Sutton expected to play . Smh.com.au (12 May 2015). Retrieved on 21 November 2015. Reynolds again made an early comeback from injury in Round 14 against the Wests Tigers in South Sydney's 34–6 loss at ANZ Stadium.James Tedesco stars as Wests Tigers stun South Sydney Rabbitohs . Smh.com.au. Retrieved on 21 November 2015.
Reynolds finished the 2015 NRL season as South Sydney's highest point scorer with him scoring a try, kicking 53 goals and kicking a field goal in 18 matches. On 26 September 2015, Reynolds played for the Prime Minister's XIII against Papua New Guinea at halfback and kicked 2 goals in the 40–12 win at Port Moresby.Merrin to lead Prime Minister's XIII . NRL.com (15 September 2015). Retrieved on 21 November 2015. On 11 December 2015, Reynolds and Souths officials dismissed rumours that he wanted a release from the club to join the Gold Coast Titans with departed 2014 premiership winning team-mate Chris McQueen.South Sydney Rabbitohs dismiss claims of Adam Reynolds departure . Smh.com.au (11 December 2015). Retrieved on 2016-03-25.Bade, Peter (11 December 2015) South Sydney deny Adam Reynolds a release to join the Gold Coast . couriermail.com.au
2016 On 13 January 2016, Reynolds was named in the emerging New South Wales Blues squad. On 2 February 2016, Reynolds was selected to replace Trent Hodkinson for the World All Stars in the 2016 All Stars match.Changes to World All Stars squad . NRL.com (2 February 2016). Retrieved on 2016-03-25. In the match on 13 February 2016, Reynolds kicked 2 goals with the World All Stars defeating the Indigenous All Stars 12–8 at Suncorp Stadium.Garry, Chris (13 February 2016) World All Stars defeat Indigenous All Stars 12–8 at Suncorp Stadium . The Daily TelegraphAll Stars, trial games team lists . NRL.com (13 February 2016). Retrieved on 2016-03-25. Reynolds made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales in Game I of the 2016 series.
Reynolds played in the second game of the 2016 State of Origin series as Queensland defeated New South Wales 26–16 at Suncorp Stadium. Reynolds was ruled out of the final game in the series due to injury and was replaced by James Tedesco who made his origin debut at fullback, shifting Matt Moylan to five eighth. At club level, Reynolds made 16 appearances for Souths in the 2016 NRL season as they missed out on the finals for the first time since 2012.
2017 Despite Souths missing the finals for a second straight season, Reynolds had a relatively good year and made 21 appearances for the club. Reynolds missed out on origin selection for New South Wales being beaten to the number 7 jersey by Mitchell Pearce. One of the highlights in the season for Reynolds was his goal kicking. Reynolds finished the season with a goal kicking percentage of 88.16%.
2018 In 2018, Reynolds was part of the South Sydney side which finished third on the table at the end of the regular season. In week two of the finals, Reynolds kicked 3 field goals including one in the final minute of the match as Souths defeated St George 13–12. It was the first time a player had kicked 3 field goals in a match since Jason Taylor in the 1997 season. In the preliminary final against the Sydney Roosters, Reynolds kicked two penalty goals but Souths finished short of a grand final appearance losing 12–4.
2019 Reynolds began the 2019 NRL season in good form as Souths began the year winning 10 of their first 11 games. Reynolds form meant that he was in contention for selection in the New South Wales origin team. In round 11 against Wests Tigers, Reynolds scored a try and kicked 3 goals but was taken from the field with what was suspected to be severe leg injury. Reynolds was later cleared of any damage but was overlooked for origin selection with NSW coach Brad Fittler opting to pick Nathan Cleary at halfback.
In round 17 against Manly-Warringah, Reynolds kicked a field goal in the dying minutes as South Sydney won 21–20 at ANZ Stadium breaking a four-game losing streak.
South Sydney would finished the 2019 regular season in third spot on the table and qualified for the finals. Reynolds played in all three of South Sydney's finals matches as the club reached the preliminary final for a second straight year but were defeated by Canberra 16–10 at Canberra Stadium.
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