Fergus Burke (born 3 September 1999 in New Zealand)[1] is a rugby union player. He has played predominantly at fly-half, but also at full-back.[2]

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Fergus Burke
Date of birth (1999-09-03) 3 September 1999 (age 25)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb)
SchoolSt Paul's Collegiate School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2024 Canterbury 29 (306)
2024– Saracens 0 (0)
Correct as of 1 October 2024
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2024 Crusaders 39 (118)
Correct as of 12 November 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 New Zealand U20
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Rugby playing career

Club level

Burke came up through the Crusaders Academy.[3] He played for the senior Crusaders side in Super Rugby from 2020.[4][5][6] Richie Mo'unga was the lead fly-half in this successful period for the club,[2] Burke played in 33 games,[7] including 20 starts, in four years.[8]

In the 2024-25 season Burke started a long-term contract[7] with Saracens in England.[9]

International level

Burke represented New Zealand at under-17[3] and under-20 level. He could qualify to play for England or Scotland, as he has an English mother who had a Scottish father.[10]

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