Tom Christie (rugby union)

Tom Christie (born 4 March 1998 in New Zealand)^[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Prem Rugby side Newcastle Red Bulls. His playing position is flanker.^[2]

Tom Christie

Full name	Thomas Michael Christie
Date of birth	(1998-03-04) 4 March 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	105 kg (231 lb; 16 st 7 lb)
School	Shirley Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker Current team Newcastle Red Bulls Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2017–2025 Canterbury 67 (50) 2020–2025 Crusaders 60 (35) 2025– Newcastle Red Bulls 0 (0) Correct as of 14 August 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2017–2018 New Zealand U20 15 (45) 2020 South Island 1 (0) Correct as of 10 October 2024

Rugby career

Christie played for the New Zealand U20's rugby union team, winning the World Rugby U20 Championship in 2017 and captaining his side in the 2018 edition. In 2020, Christie played for the South Island team in the North vs South match, the first of its kind in 8 years.

On 14th August 2025, it was announced that Christie had signed a two-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls, with Director of Rugby Steve Diamond describing the signing as "a real statement of intent". Christie is scheduled to join Newcastle after the conclusion of the 2025 Bunnings NPC.^[3]

Honours

Crusaders

• Super Rugby Champion, 2022, 2023, 2025

Canterbury

• Mitre 10 Cup Champion, 2017