Jordan Payne (born 25 March 1993) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a midfield back for the Chiefs in Super Rugby.[2][3] and Waikato in the ITM Cup.[4]

Jordan Payne
Full nameJordan Payne
Date of birth (1993-03-25) 25 March 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight95 kg (14 st 13 lb; 209 lb)
SchoolSacred Heart College, Auckland[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Midfield Back
Youth career
Auckland
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Chiefs 2 (0)
2014–2015 Waikato 17 (10)
2016–2018 NEC Green Rockets 10 (30)
Correct as of 15 January 2017

Career

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Payne started out his career in Auckland playing age-group level rugby for them before heading south to link up with Waikato for the 2014 ITM Cup.[4] He was also named as a member of the Chiefs development squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season.[5] After impressing coaches in the development set-up, he took advantage of a number of injuries to Chiefs back-line players and made his Super Rugby debut on 12 April 2014 in a 22–16 win for his side over the Melbourne Rebels in Hamilton.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "2010 New Zealand Schools squad announced". All Blacks.com. 5 September 2010. Archived from the original on 7 February 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  2. ^ "Jordan Payne Chiefs Player Profile". Chiefs. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Jordan Payne Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  4. ^ a b "2014 Waikato ITM Cup Signings". Waikato Rugby Union. 11 March 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Waikato score 23 in Chiefs Development". Waikato Times. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  6. ^ "Chiefs vs Rebels 12 April 2014 Match Breakdown". SA Rugby. Retrieved 13 April 2014.