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| Cory Jane | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cory Jane |
| Caption | Jane representing New Zealand in 2011 |
| Birth date | 3 March 1983 |
| Birth place | Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand |
| Weight | 88kg |
| Position | Wing, Fullback |
| Amateur clubs | Hutt Old Boys Marist |
| Provincial | Wellington Rugby Football Union |
| Super | Hurricanes, Blues |
| Nationalteam | All Blacks |
Cory Jane (born 3 March 1983) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played primarily as a wing and fullback. He made significant contributions at provincial level for Wellington Rugby Football Union, in Super Rugby for the Hurricanes and Blues, and internationally for the All Blacks. Jane was known for his pace, aerial skill, and try-scoring ability, earning selection in multiple Rugby World Cup cycles and receiving domestic and international honors.
Born in Lower Hutt, Jane grew up in the Wellington Region and attended Hutt Valley High School, where he played schoolboy rugby alongside other future professionals. He progressed through the youth pathways of Hutt Old Boys Marist and represented Wellington Rugby Football Union at age-grade levels, featuring in competitions such as the Air New Zealand Cup and the Heartland Championship pathways. His early coaches included figures from provincial rugby setup and development squads that fed into Super Rugby franchises.
Jane began his senior provincial career with Wellington Rugby Football Union in the National Provincial Championship before establishing himself in Super Rugby with the Hurricanes, debuting in the same competition that included franchises like Crusaders, Blues, Chiefs, and Highlanders. During his tenure with the Hurricanes he played alongside internationals such as Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Jerry Collins, Victor Vito, and Jerome Kaino. A later switch saw him sign with the Blues, joining teammates including Jerome Kaino (again), Allan Bunting, and others in the Auckland setup. Jane also featured in invitational and composite sides, taking part in tours and matches against squads like British and Irish Lions and international provincial teams from Australia and South Africa.
Jane made his international debut for the All Blacks during a period that included test matches against sides such as Springboks, Wallabies, and England. He was selected in squads for Rugby World Cup campaigns and Tri-Nations/The Rugby Championship tournaments, competing alongside established All Blacks such as Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Jonah Lomu-era veterans, and contemporaries like Israel Dagg. Jane scored numerous test tries against teams including France, Argentina, Ireland, and Pacific Island nations like Fiji and Samoa. His international appearances included series in Europe, tours to South America, and matches in Japan.
Jane's playing style combined the attributes of speed reminiscent of wingers from Pacific Islanders heritage and positional sense associated with fullbacks from New Zealand rugby culture. Analysts compared aspects of his aerial skill to players from Argentina and kicking-game elements to fullbacks from Australia. Pundits from outlets covering Super Rugby, ITV Sport, and New Zealand media such as The New Zealand Herald and TVNZ praised his counter-attacking ability, while commentators from ESPNscrum and former internationals highlighted his defensive reads and try finishes. Coaches from the All Blacks and Super Rugby franchises deployed him tactically in counter-attack roles against teams like South Africa and France and in positional contests versus England and Ireland.
Off the field, Jane has connections to Hutt Old Boys Marist club community initiatives and participated in charity matches and rugby development programs alongside fellow professionals and former internationals like Tana Umaga and Christian Cullen. He has been involved in community outreach in the Wellington Region and featured in rugby clinics linked to provincial academies and youth development pathways managed by organizations such as New Zealand Rugby and regional unions. Jane's public profile included media appearances and involvement in post-retirement opportunities within coaching, mentoring, and ambassador roles with clubs and rugby foundations.
Jane's honors include provincial championships and individual recognition in Super Rugby seasons, selection to the All Blacks and scoring records for his international career, and participation in Rugby World Cup squads. He earned accolades in domestic competitions like the Air New Zealand Cup/ITM Cup and was acknowledged in matchday squads and seasonal selections by franchises such as the Hurricanes and Blues. Jane's career featured memorable tries in tests against nations including France, South Africa, Australia, and Ireland, and he contributed to All Blacks series victories in Europe and Southern Hemisphere tournaments.
Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:New Zealand rugby union players Category:All Blacks players Category:Wellington rugby union players