Jaiden Christian is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for [[|Cantebury]] in the National Provincial Championship. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Jaiden Christian
Place of birthAustralia
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
SchoolBrisbane State High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Canterbury
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023 Rebels 0 (0)
2024– Canterbury 3 (0)
Correct as of 11 December 2024

Early career

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Christian attended Brisbane State High School where is performances earned him selection for the Reds Academy in 2019.[2] He plays his club rugby for Brothers in Brisbane,[3] where he plays alongside his brother Mosiah.[4]

Professional career

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Christian signed for the Rebels for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, having previously been a member of their Elite Pathway.[5] He though did not make any appearances and returned to Queensland club rugby in 2024.[6] He crossed the Tasman in 2024 first playing club rugby for Belfast RFC,[7] before being called into the Canterbury squad as a replacement player for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Jaiden Christian". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Reds Academy match-day 23s named ahead of Nudgee double-header". Queensland Reds. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Christian at Brothers making his mark at Crosby Park". Rugby News. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Halfback gives new meaning to Christian Brothers". Queensland Rugby. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Rebels lock down homegrown talent". Rugby.com.au. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Hospital Cup coaches pick players to watch in 2024". Rugby News. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Teams to battle for Tane Norton Trophy Named". Canterbury Rugby. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Canterbury have headed across the Tasman to fill a gap in their propping stocks ahead of this afternoon's NPC clash with neighbours Tasman in Nelson". NZ City. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
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