Kurt Eklund (born 5 January 1992 in New Zealand)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Blues in Super Rugby. His playing position is hooker. He has signed for the Blues squad in 2020.[2][3][4]

Kurt Eklund
Date of birth (1992-01-05) 5 January 1992 (age 32)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb; 16 st 3 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Bay of Plenty, Blues
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2017 Auckland 32 (20)
2019– Bay of Plenty 50 (30)
2020– Blues 64 (100)
Correct as of 8 October 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2022 Māori All Blacks 7 (10)
Correct as of 8 October 2024

Personal life

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Eklund is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāti Kahu descent).[5]

Reference list

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  1. ^ "Kurt Eklund". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Hard work edict for Blues 2020 squad" (Press release). Blues. 12 November 2019. Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Kurt Eklund". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Investec Super Rugby class of 2020 announced". Super Rugby NZ. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Player Profile: Kurt Eklund". All Blacks (Official Site). Retrieved 17 March 2024.
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