Callum Harkin

Callum Harkin (born 8 April 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Hurricanes and Wellington. His preferred position is first five-eighth or fullback.^[1]

Callum Harkin

Date of birth	(1999-04-08) 8 April 1999 (age 26)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
School	St Patrick's College, Silverstream
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth / Fullback Current team Hurricanes, Wellington Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Wellington 11 (40) 2025– Hurricanes 1 (3) Correct as of 16 February 2025

Early career

Harkin attended St Patrick's College, Silverstream however he didn't achieve regular game time while at school, initially playing halfback.^[2] He spent a year in Ireland as a member of Ulster's academy playing for Malone RFC,^[3] before returning to the Wellington club rugby competitions, playing originally for Eastbourne before moving to Old Boy's University.^[4][5]

Professional career

Harkin has represented Wellington in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.^[6] He was in talks to join the Dallas Jackals ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season, however the team did not compete that season.^[4] He was called into the Hurricanes squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut in the same fixture.^[7]