Carson Kade Hunter at FMG Stadium Waikato, 19 September 2026

Hamilton / NZ

Player profile - backline player

Player profile / Hamilton, New Zealand

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Centre · Backline

Rugby union, league, sevens & touch
Waikato U18 squad · School-leaver, 2026

Class of 2026

Recruitment enquiries

Waikato U182027 pathway interests

Centre · Backline

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179.9cm
Height: 86kg
Weight: 1.87sec
10 m sprint: 3.98sec
30 m sprint: 4:40
Bronco

115kg
Bench press: 160kg
Squat

Recent appearance · 17 October 2026

Rugby League Trial hosted in Auckland

Carson Hunter took part in a rugby league trial hosted in Auckland on 17 October 2026, wearing jersey No. 4. Photographs from the event capture Carson in action, with the full story and six-photo gallery featured in News.

17 October 2026Rugby leagueNo. 4

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Also recent: Waikato Pasifika U18 vs Tonga U18 · 2 October 2026 · Rugby union · 29–17.

Carson carrying the ball at the Auckland rugby league trial

Carson wearing jersey number four during the Auckland rugby league trial

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Chip, regather and finish

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Recruitment & development

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