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Aaron Cruden

Aaron Cruden is one of the best attacking players in international rugby with a strong boot and proven ability to spark his backline. The Manawatu first five-eighth has established himself as one of the world's leading playmakers since making his Super Rugby debut in 2010.

Cruden is welcomed back to the All Blacks for the first time since appearing against England at Twickenham in 2014. Recovery from injuries - including knee reconstruction surgery - kept him off the field for large periods in 2015 but he has been in stellar form for the Chiefs in 2016.

He played six Tests following his All Blacks debut, was part of the Manawatu side that made the ITM Cup Championship Final, received the ITM Cup Player of the Year award and joined the All Blacks RWC 2011 squad for three Tests, appearing against Argentina, Australia and France.

Cruden made his provincial debut for Manawatu Turbos in 2008 and captained New Zealand to the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship title in Japan, as well as being named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2009.

Cruden made his Hurricanes debut on 29 January 2010 against The Brumbies in Porirua. On 20 February 2010, he scored his first Super Rugby points when he converted a try in the Hurricanes' 47-22 win over Western Force at the Westpac Stadium. He scored his first try for the Hurricanes in the 33-31 success against the Hughlanders in Dunedin on On 24 April 2010.

He was a key director of the Chiefs’ back-to-back Investec Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013. With competition stiff for the number 10 jersey, Cruden has established himself as an on-field general who has great vision for scoring opportunities.

Player
Position:
First Five-Eighths
Born:
08/01/1989
Physical:
1.78m, 80kg
Test Debut:
v Ireland at New Plymouth 12/6/10
Test Points Breakdown:
5t, 63c, 56p, 1dg
Test Points:
322
Caps:
50
Provincial Team:
Manawatu
Super Rugby Team:
Chiefs
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Aaron Cruden

News 28.Jul.2017 See all news

Chiefs firm in their belief for semifinal

Quicker ball and an improved carrying game will be the goal for the Chiefs in their Investec Super Rugby semifinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.   More

News 27.Jul.2017 See all news

Chiefs ready for battle up front

Heading into their toughest game of the season in their Investec Super Rugby semifinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday, the Chiefs know they face a tough battle in the forwards.   More

News 23.Jul.2017 See all news

Chiefs win tight contest and will play Crusaders

Chiefs hopes in Investec Super Rugby remain alive after they beat the Stormers 17-11 in Cape Town on Sunday (NZT).   More

News 15.Jul.2017 See all news

McKenzie lifts Chiefs to low-key win

Damian McKenzie ensured the Chiefs a 28-10 win over the Brumbies in an individual display which lifted the game out of the ordinary at Hamilton's FMG Stadium on Saturday.   More

News 07.Jul.2017 See all news

All Blacks confident in Test newcomers

Exposure to Test rugby doesn't come much more daunting than a series decider against a long-standing rival but that is the reality for Hurricanes pair Jordie Barrett and Ngani Laumape for the All Blacks against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday in Auckland   More

News 26.May.2017 See all news

Draw makes life hard for Blues

A 16-16 draw in heavy conditions, the first in games between the Blues and Chiefs, was not what either side wanted in Invested Super Rugby on Friday at Eden Park.   More

News 09.Sep.2014 See all news

Monday Media session with Keven and Aaron

All Blacks Aaron Cruden and Keven Mealamu answer questions from the media ahead of the Springboks clash in Wellington this Saturday   Watch

News 24.Nov.2013 See all news

2013 Air New Zealand European Tour - Beauden Barrett & Aaron Cruden

2013 Air New Zealand European Tour - Beauden Barrett & Aaron Cruden : Press Conference: All Blacks Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden talk about their respective debuts against Ireland and the chance of a perfect season.   Watch

News 07.Sep.2012 See all news

Cruden talks about his call up to replace Carter

Cruden talks about his call up to replace Carter   Watch

News 14.Jun.2012 See all news

See the All Blacks in the gym on their

See the All Blacks in the gym on their "rest day".   Watch

Career Comments

  • Manawatu Air New Zealand Cup team (2008)
    Palmerston North Boys High School 1st XV (2006)
    Hurricanes 2010
    All Blacks 2010

    Favourites:
    Rugby ground: FMG Stadium – Palmerston North
    Rugby player and why:
    Food: Steak, chips and eggs
    Actor/Actress: Charlize Theron and Jason Statham
    Movie: Stepbrothers and Pineapple Express
    Singer/Band/Music type: Bit of everything
    Holiday destination: Gold Coast
    Non-rugby sports team: Liverpool
    If you could meet one person, who would it be and why: Lance Armstrong
    Earliest rugby memories: running around bare foot in the frost
    I hate it when….people snore
    I can’t live without…..water
    If I wasn’t a rugby player I would be…. waiting on tables

Test Match record

(+) subsitute(-) replaced

2010
12 June v Ireland at New Plymouth 66-28 (+)
19 June v Wales at Dunedin 42-9 (+)
26 Jun v Wales at Hamilton 29-10 (+)
17 July v South Africa at Wellington 31-17 (+)
31 July v Australia at Melbourne 49-28 (+)
11 Sept v Australia at Sydney 23-22 (-)

2011
10 Oct v Argentina (RWC) at Auckland 33-10 (+)
16 Oct v Australia (RWC) at Auckland 20-6
23 Oct v France (RWC final) at Auckland 8-7 (-)

2012
9 June v Ireland at Auckland 42-10 (+)
23 June v Ireland at Hamilton 60-0 (-)
25 Aug v Australia at Auckland 22-0 (+)
8 Sep v Argentina at Wellington 21-5 (-)
15 Sep v South Africa at Dunedin 21-11
30 Sep v Argentina at La Plata 54-15 (+)
7 Oct v South Africa at Johannesburg 32-16 (+)
20 Oct v Australia at Brisbane 18-18 (+)
18 Nov v Italy at Rome 42-10
15 Nov v Wales at Cardiff 33-10 (-)
2 Dec v England at London 21-38 (+)

2013
8 June v France at Auckland 23-13 (-)
15 June v France at Christchurch 30-0
17 August v Australia at Sydney 47-29 (-)
28 Sep v Argentina at La Plata 33-15 (-)
5 Oct v South Africa at Johannesburg 38-27 (-)
19 Oct v Australia at Dunedin 41-33 (-)
10 Oct v France at Paris 26-19 (+)
17 Nov v England at London 30-22 (+)
25 Nov v Ireland at Dublin 24-22

2014
7 June v England at Auckland 20-15
14 June v England at Dunedin 28-27 (-)
16 Aug v Australia at Sydney 12-12 (-)
23 Aug v Australia at Auckland 51-20 (-)
23 Sept v South Africa at Wellington 14-10 (-)
1 Nov v USA at Chicago (-)
8 Nov v England at London 24-21 (-)

2016 
11 Jun v Wales at Auckland 39-21
18 June v Wales at Wellington 36-22 (-)
20 August v Australia at Sydney 42-8 (+)
27 August v Australia at Wellington 29-9 (+)
10 September v Argentina 57-22 (+)
22 October v Australia at Auckland 37-10 (+)
5 November v Ireland at Chicago 29-40 (+)
12 November v Italy at Rome 68-10 (-)
20 November v Ireland at Dublin 21-9 (+

2017
23 Jun v British & Irish Lions at Auckland 30-15 (+)
1 Jul v British & Irish Lions at Wellington 21-24 (+)
8 Jul v British & Irish Lions at Auckland 15-15 (+)

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