Aaron Gibbs

Aaron Gibbs
Born
New Zealand
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
SchoolTauranga Boys' College
Rugby union career
Position First five-eighth
Current team Crusaders / Bay of Plenty
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2026– Bay of Plenty 2 (4)
2027– Crusaders 0 (0)
Correct as of 9 November 2026

Aaron Gibbs is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders. His preferred position is first five-eighth.

Early career

Gibbs was born in New Zealand and attended Tauranga Boys' College, having previously attended Pāpāmoa College. After leaving school, he joined up with the Chiefs academy, representing their U18 side in 2023. He had also previously represented Bay of Plenty at youth level.

Professional career

Gibbs has represented Bay of Plenty in the National Provincial Championship since 2026, being named in their squad for the 2026 Hilux NPC competition. In October 2026, he was named in the Crusaders wider training group for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

References

  1. ↑ "Aaron Gibbs". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  2. ↑ "Southland BHS and Manukura win top 4 school titles". Club Rugby NZ. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  3. ↑ "AIMS Games: Sevens up-and-comers rub shoulders with stars in Tauranga". Bay of Plenty Times. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  4. ↑ "Next generation selected for Chiefs U18 Development Camp". Hauraki Coromandel Post. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  5. ↑ "BOP Roller Mills". Papamoa College. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  6. ↑ @boprugby; (15 July 2026). "Your 2026 Steamers squad". Retrieved 9 November 2026 – via Instagram.
  7. ↑ "Crusaders confirm 12-player Wider Training Group for 2027". Crusaders (Press release). 29 October 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026.