Brumbies centre Kadin Pritchard has hinted at the possibility of a potential move to the NRL with the PNG Chiefs, but he remains focused on his current rugby commitments. The 23-year-old has made it clear that he and his brother, Treyvon, have several goals left to achieve in rugby before considering any other opportunities.
Pritchard played a crucial role in helping the Brumbies defeat the Waratahs in Sydney. He expressed his desire to represent the Wallabies alongside his brother, who plays for the Reds. This dream, he said, is one he is determined to make a reality.
The brothers are under contract with Super Rugby until the end of the 2027 season. Kadin emphasized that this is currently his main focus, even after meeting the PNG Chiefs in Brisbane last Tuesday.
“Obviously, the Wallabies is the end goal, that’s the international stage. I think everyone strives for that, if you’re not striving for that, then why are you really playing?” Pritchard said.
He also mentioned the special bond between him and his brother, saying that playing together would be a “super special moment.” They have discussed this possibility since they were kids.
Pritchard has started 12 games as an outside centre for the Brumbies. Meanwhile, Treyvon will play his second game of the season for the Reds against Moana Pasifika in New Zealand on Saturday.
“I think we’ve still got the season ahead of us, and my focus is rugby at the moment, and then trying to pull the Brums over the line here, and whatever happens in the future happens in the future,” Pritchard said.
He added that while he is open to exploring opportunities in the NRL, his current priority is to stay committed to rugby union. “My focus is just sticking to rugby union and trying to be the best that I can be on the field for the Brumbies.”
Pritchard refers to his brother as “probably my best mate.” He shared that growing up, Treyvon used to pretend to be New Zealand Test star Damian McKenzie, while Kadin idolised his All Blacks teammate Will Jordan during backyard games in their home in Brisbane.
Both the Brumbies and the Reds are in strong positions to reach the Super Rugby finals. Although the Pritchard brothers rarely discuss rugby together, their parents, Dan and Brenda, often do. They have split jerseys at home, and the family tries to remain neutral.
“We have the split jerseys there at home, so they try and not choose a side, I think. Mum’s pretty funny, she goes for the winning team, whoever’s winning,” Pritchard said.
“She said, ‘Oh, I’m not a Brumbies fan any more’ and then goes for Reds, but then we won this week. So she texted me, ‘oh, I’m back on the Brumbies bandwagon again’. So then whoever’s doing well, the parents just blow through and obviously give us positive reinforcement.”
Pritchard also credited his parents for helping him and his brother navigate the intense pressure that comes with being two of rugby’s top young talents.
“Mum and Dad kind of instilled in us just to be grateful for the opportunities that we’ve been given, knowing that at any time it can be taken away,” he said.
“They taught us to be grounded and humble, knowing that God has given us an opportunity, so we need to take it with both hands, but at the same time, like, it’s not there forever and it can be taken away at any minute.”
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