Quentin MacDonald


Quentin Joseph Reuben William Jordan MacDonald is a New Zealand rugby union player. He played for the in Super Rugby and Tasman Makos in the ITM Cup. He previously represented the Crusaders and Blues in Super Rugby. MacDonald plays as a hooker. He is currently playing his rugby for Oyonnax in France.

Early life

Born in Blenheim, MacDonald attended Marlborough Boys' College, playing for the school's 1st XV rugby team in 2005 and 2006.

Crusaders

Between 2010 and 2012 he played Super Rugby for the.

Blues

He made the move north to join the ahead of the 2013 Super Rugby season. He plays for Tasman Makos in the domestic ITM Cup competition.

Loan to Munster

It was announced on 21 February 2014 that MacDonald would be joining Irish side Munster on a three-month contract. He was added to Munster's 2013-14 Heineken Cup squad on 20 March 2014. MacDonald made his debut for Munster as a replacement against Treviso on 22 March 2014.

New Zealand Māori

MacDonald was named in the Māori All Blacks team for the 2012 end-of-year rugby union tests.

Chiefs

In 2015 he joined the in Super Rugby, making the Waikato-based side his third team in as many seasons as a Super Rugby-contracted player.

Blues

After one season with the, MacDonald returned to the for the 2016 Super Rugby season.