Kurtis MacDonald

Kurtis MacDonald
Born (2004-08-09) 9 August 2004
New Zealand
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
SchoolChristchurch Boys' High School
UniversityUC
Rugby union career
Position Wing
Current team Crusaders, Canterbury
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Canterbury 5 (15)
2026– Crusaders
Correct as of 16 November 2025

Kurtis Macdonald (born 9 August 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders and Canterbury. His preferred position is wing.[1]

Early career

MacDonald attended Christchurch Boys' High School where he played for the first XV, earning selection for the Junior Crusaders in 2022.[2] Following this, he was named in the Crusaders U20 side in both 2023 and 2024.[3][4] He plays his club rugby for Sydenham.[5]

Professional career

MacDonald has represented Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC.[6] He was named in the Crusaders wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Kurtis MacDonald". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Junior Crusaders Named". Crusaders. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Crusaders U20 Wider Squad Named". Crusaders. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Super Rugby under 20 tournament set to kick off in Taupo". All Blacks. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Newsletter - Thurs 15th June". Christchurch RFC. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  6. ^ @canterburyrugby; (16 July 2025). "Introducing your Bunnings Warehouse NPC Squad for 2025". Retrieved 16 July 2025 – via Instagram.
  7. ^ "2026 Crusaders Wider Training Group Announced". Crusaders (Press release). 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.