Jed Melvin

Jed Melvin (born 13 December 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for the New England Free jacks. His position of choice is Flanker.

Early life Melvin an Auckland native would attend Orewa College, and was a part of the North Harbour Rugby Academy before making his debut for the senior NPC side.

Professional career

After spending time with North Harbour’s academy team he would make his NPC debut for the senior team on 8 June 2022. He would play a total of 10 matches during the 2022 season and 9 the following year in 2023.

Melvin would sign with the New England free jacks of the MLR in the middle of the 2024 season. Melvin would make 8 appearances for the club including the 2024 Major League rugby championship. Which he and the free jacks would win Melvin would also be named the championship game MVP. Melvin would then return to his province to finish out the year.

Melvin would then return to the Free jacks for the 2025 season. Appearing in 16 matches Melvin would score 9 tries and scoring 47 points overall. Helping the free jacks win the 2025 MLR championship.

Honours New England Free Jacks

Major league rugby championship: 2x (2024, 2025) 2024 Major league rugby championship game MVP