Kurt Baker
The tough and quick back names sevens star Christian Cullen as his favourite rugby player, which may have helped inspire him to a great season in black in 2012/13 where he dotted down 25 times. While injury has hampered his appearances, when fit the popular and outgoing team member he has been a first choice for coach Gordon Tietjens. A versatile player who toured with the Maori All Blacks in 2012, he was also part of Super Rugby side, the Crusaders, underlining his talent in both forms of the game.
Favourites:
Rugby ground: Yarrow Stadium
Rugby player and why: Christian Cullen
Food: Sushi
Actor/Actress: Zac Galifinakis
Movie: The Hangover and Gran Torino
Book: "No easy day" Lance Armstrong Biography
Singer/Band/Music type: Six60
Holiday destination: Taupo
Non-rugby sports team: NSW State of Origin team
Earliest rugby memories: Barefoot in the ice on Saturday morning
I hate it when…. It's too hot to sleep
I can’t live without….. popcorn
If I wasn’t a rugby player I would be…. Policeman
| Position: | Second Five-Eighths |
| Born: | 07/10/1988 IN |
| Physical: | 1.85m, 92kg |
| Test Caps: | 0 |
| Test Points: | 0 |
| Provincial Team: | Taranaki |
| Super Rugby Team: | Highlanders |
News 03.Feb.2013
Tietjens: Time to look at preparation
New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens said he will revisit the preparation his side has ahead of future Wellington Sevens tournaments after coming up short in the capital this wee More
News 01.Feb.2013
Both eyes on Sevens for Baker
Kurt Baker doesn't know if he will become the permanent replacement for Zac Guildford in the Crusaders Super Rugby squad this year. More
News 10.Dec.2012
Another South African triumph for All Blacks Sevens
New Zealand's All Blacks Sevens made it four tournament wins in succession in South Africa on Monday (NZT) when beating France 47-12 in the IRB Sevens final at Port Elizabeth. More
News 26.May.2012
Highlanders feast on Blues mistakes
Containing one of the most sustained quarters produced by the Blues this year, the Highlanders scored a key 27-20 win at Eden Park on Saturday. More
News 23.Feb.2012
Baker's long wait over
The long wait is almost over as Kurt Baker prepares to make his debut for the Highlanders in the Investec Super 15 match against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Saturday night. More
News 20.Jul.2011
Preview: Waikato v Taranaki
Waikato, a finalist in 2010, looks to continue its impressive start against a Taranaki team that needs to get going fast if it is to be a playoff chance in 2011. More
