Adam O’Brien

Coach

Age:: 47
Joined Club:: 2020
Date Of Birth:: 26 October 1977
Previous Club:: Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters
BirthPlace:: Goulburn, NSW

Biography:

Having served a lengthy apprenticeship during his time in the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters systems, Adam O’Brien has a deep understanding for the game and management of players.

After serving an 11-year tenure at the Storm, O'Brien moved to the Sydney Roosters to work alongside Trent Robinson in 2019.

O’Brien joined the Knights in 2020 and found instant success, with his side's focus on defence a key factor in returning the Knights to the finals for the first time since 2013.

The Head Coach also led the Club to a second consecutive finals series in 2021, an 18-year first for the Knights.

In 2023, O'Brien coached the Knights to fifth spot on the ladder which included a 10-game winning streak heading into the finals.

Following the conclusion of the 2025 NRL season, O'Brien agreed to terms to depart as Head Coach of the NRL side, finishing his tenure at the Club.

Won: 62
Lost: 81
Win Percentage

Press Conference

Knights: Round 27

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Press Conference

Knights: Round 26

2 weeks ago

Coach Media

Adam O'Brien: "Coaching the club has been the greatest honour of my life"

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'I didn't want to be a distraction': O'Brien to depart Knights

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Press Conference

Knights: Round 25

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Press Conference

Knights: Round 24

Sun 17 Aug, 2025

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