Jayden Henderson
| Born | 12 October 1999 Riversdale, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Otago Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Lincoln University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jayden Henderson (born 12 October 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders. His preferred position is hooker.
Early career
Henderson was born in Riversdale and attended Otago Boys' High School. After leaving school he attended Lincoln University, while playing his club rugby for Star in the Southland region. In 2025, Henderson moved to Ireland where he played club rugby for Navan, before spells in Australia representing Eastwood and Gordon.
Professional career
Henderson has represented Southland in the National Provincial Championship since 2026, being named as an additional player 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
- ↑ "Jayden Henderson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ "From crossroads to Crusaders: Henderson's remarkable rise". Southland Tribune. 31 October 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ "Riversdale lad 'nailed his opportunity' in Riverton". Southland Tribune. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ "Riversdale hooker Jayden Henderson, 26, heads to Crusaders four months after nearly quitting rugby". The Invercargill Herald. 6 November 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ "Match report: Men's 1st XV 22 Ballymena 21". Navan RFC. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ "Three Kiwi 'Stars' and a Tongan international give Eastwood a boost". Rugby News. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Shute Shield Season preview: Gordon with David Telfer". Rugby News. 8 April 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ↑ @southlandstags; (29 July 2026). "The SBS Bank Southland Stags 23 for Stag Day, and Round One of the Hilux National Provincial Championship season". Retrieved 9 November 2026 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Crusaders confirm 12-player Wider Training Group for 2027". Crusaders (Press release). 29 October 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
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