Jay Renton

Renton got his start in professional rugby with Southland in the National Provincial Competition, the top domestic league in New Zealand. He has played seven seasons with Southland, accumulating 46 caps in that time. He also drew interest in his early days from the national team, playing with the New Zealand U20 team in the U20 World Cup.

In 2024, he signed with the Houston Sabercats. His first year with them saw him play in just two matches, but then in 2025 he took on a bigger role, playing in 17 matches with 7 starts. He has continued to play in the NPC during the MLR offseason, but moved from Southland to Tasman for this past season.