Matt Duffie rugby player
Matt Duffie rugby player

Matt Duffie

16th Aug 1990 1.92m/95kg Fullback

Duffie attended Saint Kentigern College in Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand, where he was a part of the school's First XV, playing at fullback.

He joined the Melbourne Storm after school to start a successful NRL career spanning over five seasons.

The former Melbourne Storm prodigy returned to Auckland in 2016 to take up a two-year contract with the Blues & North Harbour.

Duffie made 7 appearances for the Blues in his debut season scoring 2 tries, he has been included in the Blues 2017 Super Rugby squad.

In the 2017 Super Rugby season, Duffie played 14 times for the Blues scoring five tries, his strong positional play and aerial ability making him a regular fixture on the right wing.

At the end of the season his contract with the Auckland-based franchise until the end of 2019.

Duffie carried his fine form from Super Rugby into the Mitre 10 Cup with North Harbour as he is helped the side reach the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership semi-final.

His form was rewarded by All Blacks head coach Steve Hanson as he was named as one of four uncapped players in their squad for their end of year tour.

Matt is a significant contributor in the Blues side and his leadership and professionalism are highly respected by players and staff.

Career

St Kentigern College logo St Kentigern College
Fullback
New Zealand New Zealand
Fullback
2017 - 2017
Barbarians_Logo Barbarians
Fullback
2019 - 2019
auckland-blues Blues
Fullback
2015 - 2020
image (5) North Harbour
Fullback
2016 - 2023
HondaHeatRugbyLogo Honda Heat
Fullback
2021 - 2023