Mike Adamson (rugby union)
rugby union player and referee
Mike Adamson (born 17 May 1984) is a former Scotland 7s international rugby union player and now referee. His primary playing position was at fly-half. Adamson played professionally for Glasgow Warriors and London Scottish and at amateur level for Glasgow Hawks. Adamson is now a SRU referee for the Pro14, European Professional Club Rugby and World Rugby .
Rugby union career
Playing career
Amateur career
Adamson was born in Stirling, Scotland. He played for Glasgow Hawks. He played with the Hawks for 11 years. He helped Glasgow Hawks to National Cup victory in 2007.
Professional career
Adamson went on to play for Glasgow Warriors, first securing a part-time contract in 2006. At the start of 2006–07 season he played in two pre-season friendlies against Moseley and Newcastle Falcons.
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