Hayden Michaels

Hayden Michaels (born 3 January 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is flanker.

Early career
Michaels attended Gore High School where his performances from the rugby team earned him selection for the Highlanders Under-20s team. He represented New Zealand U20 in 2022.

Professional career
Michaels has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.