The player

Carson Kade Hunter

Player biography

Carson Kade Hunter brings a team-first approach to the backline, helping guide the players around him and staying available in support. His rugby journey began with Fraser Tech at five, before three seasons in Hamilton Boys’ High School’s First XV and selection in the 2026 Waikato U18 squad.

With experience across rugby union, league, sevens and touch, Carson is most at home in the midfield but willing to contribute wherever his team needs him. He thrives in a close-knit, competitive environment, bringing commitment and resilience when the game gets tough.

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Player profile · performance

By the numbers.

Body profile

Height
179.9cm
Weight
86kg

Speed & endurance

10 m sprint
1.87sec
30 m sprint
3.98sec
Bronco
4:40

Strength

Bench press
115kg
Squat
160kg

Primary position: Centre (12/13) · Also Fullback (15) and Wing (11/14)

At a glance

Full name
Carson Kade Hunter
Born
July 2008
Based in
Hamilton / Waikato, NZ
School rugby
HBHS First XV · Years 11–13
Representative
Waikato U18 · 2026
School-leaver
2026
Sporting background
Rugby union, league, sevens & touch
Next step
Club rugby and development opportunities

Rugby union position focus

Carson has experience playing rugby league and understands the game. Due to a demanding rugby union schedule and other commitments, he has not played club rugby league for the past three years. His interest in rugby league remains.

01Centre12 / 13
02Fullback15
03Wing11 / 14

12 / 13 Centre · primary focus11 / 14 / 15 Wing & fullback options

School sport recognition · 28 October 2026

1st XV Cup
Rugby Best Back

Carson Hunter received the 1st XV Cup for Rugby Best Back at Hamilton Boys’ High School’s Senior Sports Awards 2026.

The original certificate, dated 28 October 2026, is shown here.

Hamilton Boys’ High School Senior Sports Awards 2026 certificate: 1st XV Cup, awarded to Carson Hunter for Rugby Best Back, dated 28 October 2026
Hamilton Boys’ High School · Senior Sports Awards 2026

Player development

Sporting journey

School rugby, sevens, touch and representative pathway selections. Select an achievement to view its summary and supporting links.

2026

Current season

HBHS First XV · Waikato U18 · Super 8 champions

  • 19 Sep 2026Waikato U18 Boys v Counties Manukau U18 Boys

    Waikato U18 secured the win over Counties Manukau U18 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Carson wore No. 14 and played on the wing. Match footage and photos are on the News page.

  • 29 Aug 2026Chiefs regional final v Tauranga Boys’ College

    Tauranga won 32–24 in the Chiefs qualifying final. The full broadcast is in the match library.

  • 22 Aug 2026Chiefs Top 4 semi-final v Wesley College

    Hamilton Boys’ High won 52–21. Carson started on the right wing and scored a hat-trick in the regional National Top Four qualifying semi-final.

  • 8 Aug 2026Super 8 final v Napier BHS

    Hamilton Boys’ High School won 13–12.

  • 1 Aug 2026Hamilton BHS v Hastings BHS

    Hamilton won 51–28, with Carson scoring two tries.

  • 27 Jun 2026Hamilton BHS v Napier BHS · Super 8 round robin

    Hamilton won 40–28, with Carson scoring two tries on the right wing. The full broadcast is in the match library.

2025

Representative development

First XV · Sanix Japan · Harlequins U17 · Māori Touch

  • 2 Sep 2025NZ Harlequins U17 selection

    Hamilton Boys’ High announced Carson among its NZ Harlequins U17 selections. The squad played five fixtures across August and September 2025.

  • 26 Jul 2025Hamilton BHS v Hastings BHS · Super 8

    Hamilton won 31–22. The NZ Herald’s match report notes Carson swooping on a loose pass inside the Hastings 22 late in the game. The full broadcast is in the match library.

  • 18 Jul 2025Hamilton BHS v Gisborne BHS · Super 8 squad listing

    Gisborne Herald / NZ Herald’s match preview named Carson among the Hamilton First XV reserves.

  • 19 May 2025Moascar Cup defence v Wellington College

    Hamilton Boys’ High won 59–12. Carson played on the left wing, scoring two tries and making strong metres.

  • 28 Apr–5 May 2025Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament

    Carson was named in the Hamilton Boys’ High School First XV squad for the 24-team Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan, held 28 April–5 May 2025. Hamilton’s pool opponents included Tokai University Sagami High, Gose Industrial High School and Nagasaki Hokuyodai High School.

  • 2025Māori Touch U18 Boys national champions

    Carson was a member of the championship-winning Maniapoto touch team.

2024

Development pathway

Chiefs U16 · King Country Open Men’s Touch

  • 9 Dec 2024Chiefs U16 development clinic invitation

    Carson was named by the Chiefs among the players selected for their inaugural U16 development clinic.

  • 9 Apr 2024King Country · NZ Open Men’s Touch Tournament

    HBHS Hail named Carson among the Argyle students representing King Country at the New Zealand Open Men’s Touch Tournament, where the team finished 11th of 16.

2023

Sevens championship

Hamilton Boys’ High U15 Sevens

  • 22 Nov 2023Super 8 U15 Sevens champions

    Carson was named in the Hamilton Boys’ High U15 Sevens squad that won the Super 8 title, beating Hastings Boys’ High 33–14 in the final.

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