James Mullan
Born (2002-11-20) 20 November 2002 (age 23)
New Zealand
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
SchoolRangiora High School
UniversityAra, institute of Canterbury
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Current team Blues, Auckland
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023–2024 Canterbury 6 (0)
2024 Crusaders 0 (0)
2025– Blues 4 (0)
2025– Northland 4 (15)
Correct as of 2 December 2025

James Mullan (born 20 November 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Auckland Blues. His preferred position is hooker.[1]

Early career

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Mullan attended Rangiora High School and represented New Zealand Schools.[2] He came through the Canterbury academy and plays his club rugby for Sydenham. He represented the Crusaders U20 and development teams.[3]

Professional career

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Mullan has represented Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[4] He was called into the Crusaders squad ahead of Round 6 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the team to face the Chiefs.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "James Mullan". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Rugby: New Zealand Secondary Schools team named". NZ Herald. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ "2023 Crusaders Development Squad Named". Crusaders. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Canterbury Rugby announce NPC squad for 2023 season". Canterbury Rugby Union. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Team Naming Round 6: Crusaders v Chiefs". Crusaders (Press release). 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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