Max Hicks (rugby union)
New Zealand Rugby player
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Max Hicks (born 15 September 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for USA Perpignan.[1] His position is lock.
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| Born | 15 September 1999 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 199 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (17 st 9 lb; 247 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Rosmini College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Hicks played his club rugby for Marist in Tāhunanui. He was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the 2021 Bunnings NPC.[2] Hicks made his debut for Tasman in Round 3 of the competition against Northland, coming off the bench in a 29-48 win for the Mako. The side went on to make the final before losing 23–20 to Waikato. He was named in the Highlanders squad for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[3] Hicks made his debut for the Highlanders in Round 8 of the 2022 season, coming off the bench against Moana Pasifika in a 37–17 win for the Highlanders. Hicks was named as a late replacement in the Māori All Blacks squad to play Ireland in late June early July 2022.[4]
On 12 November 2024, Hicks would move to France to sign for Perpignan in the Top 14 for the 2025-26 season.[5] On 29 January 2026, Hicks would leave Perpignan to sign for top English club Newcastle Red Bulls on a two-year contract in the Premiership Rugby from the 2026-27 season.[6]
Personal life
Hicks is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāti Ranginui descent).[7]