Kieran McClea
| Born | 1 July 1998 Ashburton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Waitaki Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kieran McClea (born 1 July 1998) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders. His preferred position is halfback.
Early career
McClea was born in Ashburton and attended Waitaki Boys' High School. After leaving school, he played rugby in North Otago and played in the Dunedin club rugby system for University of Otago. After returning from America, McClea also represented Mid Canterbury.
Professional career
McClea has represented Otago in the National Provincial Championship since 2026, being named in their squad for the 2026 Hilux NPC competition, and previously represented the side in the 2022 Bunnings NPC and 2023 Bunnings NPC. In 2023, he moved overseas, joining New England Free Jacks for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. He remained in America for the 2024 Major League Rugby season, joining the Utah Warriors. In October 2026, he was named in the Highlanders wider training group for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
References
- ↑ "Kieran McClea". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "McClea's promotion earned the hard way". Otago Daily Times. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Timaru Boys' High School First XV's perfect finish". Stuff.co.nz. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Free Jacks sign Otago scrumhalf Kieran McClea". Americas Rugby News. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Mid Canty keep unbeaten record in easy Heartland win over South Canty". The Timaru Herald. 16 September 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Otago NPC 2026 squad announced". Otago Rugby. 3 July 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "McClea latest Otago recruit for Free Jacks". Otago Daily Times. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Utah Warriors Announce 2024 Roster". Our Sports Central. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
- ↑ "Highlanders name Otago NPC standout in Wider Training Group". Highlanders (Press release). 29 October 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
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