Eli OudenrynEli Oudenryn is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His position is hooker.Early careerOudenryn attended Palmerston North Boys' High School where he played for the first XV and earned selection for the New Zealand Schools Barbarians in 2023. Having left school, he joined up with the Crusaders academy while playing club rugby for Stoke in the Tasman region. In 2025, he was named in the Crusaders U20 squad, winning U20 Super Rugby player of the season. He earned selection for the New Zealand U20 side in 2025. He is the son of former Australian rugby league player Lee Oudenryn.Professional careerOudenryn has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC. He was named in the wider training group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.