English prop/hooker Adam Chadwick played in Major League Rugby during the 2026 season. He represented the New England Free Jacks for his entire MLR career.

A native of Lymington in the South of England, Adam Chadwick represented the Bristol Bears U18 side in his youth before attending rugby powerhouse Hartpury College. He then crossed to the United States and enrolled at another rugby powerhouse, Life University. He was a regular starter for the Running Eagles during his time there, and named a 3x D1A All-American. Chadwick has had a brush with the USA age-grade sides too, having been selected for the USA U23s.

Chadwick declared for the 2025 MLR Collegiate Draft and was selected in the First round, 9th overall by the New England Free Jacks, but did not sign with the team immediately. Instead, he returned to Life U for the 2025/26 season but following the Running Eagles’ elimination from the D1A semifinals by Navy, Chadwick appeared on the Free Jacks’ Training Availability Report ahead of Round 6 of the 2026 MLR season.

achievements

• 2025 MLR Draftee: 9th Overall (First Round)

NARDB Player #1,669