Will Cole

Will Cole
Born (2005-07-01) 1 July 2005 (age 21)
Melbourne, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb; 13 st 3 lb)
SchoolRathkeale College
Rugby union career
Position First five-eighth / Fullback
Current team Hurricanes / Hawke's Bay
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2026– Hurricanes 0 (0)
2026– Hawke's Bay 9 (16)
Correct as of 8 November 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2025 New Zealand U20 7 (47)
Correct as of 8 November 2026

Will Cole (born 1 July 2005) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Hurricanes. His preferred position is first five-eighth or fullback.

Early career

Cole was born in the Melbourne, Australia, but moved to Wairarapa as a child, attending Rathkeale College. His school performances earned him selection for New Zealand Schools in 2023, and earned him a place in the Hurricanes academy, representing their U20 side in 2025. In 2025, he was named in the New Zealand U20 side. He plays his club rugby for Havelock North.

Professional career

Cole has represented Hawke's Bay 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 Hurricanes wider training group for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. He had previously been named in the Hurricanes wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

References

  1. ↑ "Will Cole". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  2. ↑ "Rugby: Rookie Magpie gets Under-20s NZ call-up". Hawke's Bay Today. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  3. ↑ "New Zealand Schools and U18s Match Wrap". NZ Rugby. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  4. ↑ "Everything you need to know: 2025 Super Rugby under 20 tournament". Chiefs. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  5. ↑ "New Zealand squad named for World Rugby Under 20 Championship". NZ Rugby. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  6. ↑ "Hawke's Bay Academy Gearing up for Tough Battles against Manawatu and Wellington". Hawke's Bay Rugby. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  7. ↑ "Magpies 2026 Squad Announced". Hawke's Bay Rugby Union (Press release). 15 July 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  8. ↑ "Hurricanes unveil Wider Training Group for 2027 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season". Hurricanes (Press release). 29 October 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hurricanes unveil 12-man wider training group for 2026". Hurricanes (Press release). 7 November 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2026.