Kade Banks (born 9 June 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Blues and North Harbour. His preferred position is wing or fullback.[1]

Kade Banks
Date of birth (2000-06-09) 9 June 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Current team Blues, North Harbour
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– North Harbour 24 (30)
2024– Blues ()
Correct as of 19 November 2023

Early career edit

Banks has been playing rugby from an early age, playing for Mahurangi.[2] He attended Mahurangi College, co-captaining their side to a finals win in the North Harbour Championship.[3] Before turning professional, Banks was a real estate agent.[4]

Professional career edit

Banks has represented North Harbour in the National Provincial Championship since 2020, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[5] He was named in the Blues squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Kade Banks". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Top season for Mahurangi rugby". Stuff.co.nz. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. ^ "College overcomes hoodoo in finals thrashing". Local Matters. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Kade Banks". Ray White. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Say hello to your official 2023 Harbour Heat Squad!". @harbourrugby on Instagram. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Blues inject youth into experienced core for 2024". Blues (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

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